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BTI - British American Tobacco p.l.c. - Non-Executive Director Appointment
British American Tobacco p.l.c.
Incorporated in England and Wales
(Registration number: 03407696)
Short name: BATS
Share code: BTI
ISIN number: GB0002875804
("British American Tobacco p.l.c." or "the Company")
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO p.l.c.
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT
Dr. Gerard (Gerry) Murphy has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director at
British American Tobacco p.l.c. with immediate effect. He will stand for re-
election at the Group`s Annual General Meeting on 30 April 2009.
Gerry Murphy, an Irish national living in the UK, is a Senior Management
Director at The Blackstone Group, having previously been Chief Executive at
Kingfisher plc, Carlton Communications plc, Excel plc (formerly NFC plc) and
Greencore Group plc. His earlier career included various management roles at
Grand Metropolitan plc (now Diageo plc) in Ireland, the UK and the US.
His previous non-executive appointments have included Reckitt Benckiser plc,
Abbey National plc, Novar plc and PJ Carroll plc, which is now British
American Tobacco`s subsidiary in the Republic of Ireland.
Jan du Plessis, Chairman, British American Tobacco, said: "I am delighted to
welcome Gerry to the Board. Given his extensive experience as both a Chief
Executive and as a Non-Executive Director on various Boards, I am sure he will
be able to make a valuable contribution."
13th March 2009
Sponsor: UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd
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