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BTI - British American Tobacco p.l.c. - Appointment of Chairman
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")
Appointment of Chairman
Richard Burrows has been appointed a Non-Executive Director at British
American Tobacco p.l.c. from 1 September 2009. He will become Chairman on 1
November 2009, when Jan du Plessis steps down in the light of his own
appointment as Chairman of Rio Tinto plc from 20 April 2009.
Richard`s executive career has been with Irish Distillers, where he was Chief
Executive from 1978 - 2000, and at Pernod Ricard SA, where he was Co-Chief
Executive from 2000 - 2005, based in Paris.
His current non-executive roles include Rentokil Initial plc and Carlsberg
A/S, while he was Governor of the Bank of Ireland from 2005 - 3 July 2009.
Richard is a member of the Trilateral Commission which fosters closer co-
operation among democratic industrialised nations. He served as President of
the Irish Business and Employers Confederation from 1998 - 2000, as Chairman
of the National Development Corporation from 1984 - 1988 and Chairman of the
Scotch Whisky Association 2006 - 2007.
Commenting on the appointment, Sir Nick Scheele, the Senior Independent
Director at British American Tobacco, said: "Richard`s executive career in
the worldwide FMCG sector makes him an excellent choice, as does his proven
ability to work with a team from various cultures and countries. He is also
an experienced non-executive director and the Board of British American
Tobacco looks forward to the additional perspective he will be able to bring.
"On behalf of the Board, I would like to wish Jan every success as Chairman of
Rio Tinto. In his five years as Chairman, British American Tobacco has
performed consistently well, made two major acquisitions and delivered
outstanding returns to shareholders."
Jan du Plessis said: "I am genuinely pleased that the Board has found such an
outstanding candidate to succeed me as Chairman. Richard`s experience at
Pernod Ricard will be tremendously helpful to him in his new role and, with
his warm personal style, his appointment will be well received in the
Company."
Richard Burrows said: "I am delighted to have been given such an exciting
opportunity at such a world class company. I look forward to working with my
new colleagues on the Board and getting to know the rest of the executive team
led by Paul Adams."
Note to Editors
- British American Tobacco was advised by Odgers Berndtson.
19 August 2009
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