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RNS Number : 1927D  British American Tobacco PLC  14 October 2025

British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the "Company" or "BAT")

 

14 October 2025

 

Board Change

Matthew Wright will join the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as an
independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 November 2025 and will
be appointed as a member of the Remuneration and Nominations Committees.

 

Matt has spent his career advising leading organisations on the recruitment,
retention and development of senior talent to support transformation and
growth. Between 1993 and 2013, Matt held roles at Russell Reynolds Associates
including the role of Chief Executive, President and Member of the Board, Head
of Asia and Europe, Member of the Global Executive Committee and Member of the
Global Operating Committee. Prior to that Matt held various roles at
Korn/Ferry International, Knight Wendling and Cripps Leadership Advisors
(formerly Cripps Sears Ltd).

 

Commenting on the appointment, Luc Jobin, Chair of the Board, said: "I am
pleased to welcome Matt Wright to our Board. Cultural transformation is
critical to our sustainable future, and having laid the foundations, we are
progressing well.  Matt brings valuable experience in this area. He also
brings extensive international experience across Asia, Europe and the US,
having led and advised global organisations in different sectors through
periods of growth and transformation. His proven leadership and strong people
acumen will be valuable assets as BAT continues on its ambition to build a
Smokeless World."

Matt currently serves as Non-Executive Director of Berry Bros. & Rudd Ltd,
where he also chairs the Remuneration Committee, Chairman of Cripps Leadership
Advisors and Chair Designate and Senior Advisor of Movemeon.

 

Enquiries:

Media Centre

press_office@bat.com (mailto:press_office@bat.com) | @BATplc

Investor Relations

Victoria Buxton | IR_team@bat.com

 

Additional information

1.  This announcement is made in compliance with the Company's obligations
under UKLR 6.4.6.

2.  In accordance with the Listing Rules, Matthew Wright has not been a
director of any publicly quoted companies in the previous five years.

There are no additional matters that would require disclosure under UKLR 6.4.8
in respect of this appointment.

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