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British Am. Tobacco - BAT To Appoint New Chairman
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
BAT To Appoint New Chairman
We are pleased to announce that
As BAT accelerates the delivery of its transformation strategy towards A Better Tomorrow and following a comprehensive search of external and internal candidates the Board unanimously concluded that
His passion for shaping sustainable businesses aligns strongly with the BAT culture and ethos. He is currently an independent Director on the Boards of Gildan Activewear Inc and Hydro-
Commenting on
"The Board was clear that it was looking for a candidate with energy and personality to lead the Board while BAT embraces the strategic opportunities of our corporate transformation. His significant North American experience and his track record in consumer and customer businesses, set against a strong list of external and internal candidates, made Luc the ideal candidate."
Current Chairman,
"I am delighted that the Board has appointed Luc as the incoming Chairman for BAT. Luc brings with him significant financial, regulatory and M&A experience. He has been an outstanding non-executive director over the last three years, providing consistent support, insight and constructive challenge through the development of strategy. I am sure that BAT will go from strength to strength with Luc as Chairman and
As a current Non-Executive Director of BAT, the appointment of
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