Directorate Change

British American Tobacco PLC
23 June 2004

                        MANAGEMENT BOARD APPOINTMENT AT
                            BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO

Tony Jones, Regional Director, Asia-Pacific has decided to retire at the end of
March 2005, having been a member of the Management Board since the merger with
Rothmans in 1999.  Tony will be succeeded by John Daly, currently Area Director,
Middle East & North Africa, on 1st October 2004.

Commenting on the moves, Paul Adams, Chief Executive of British American
Tobacco, said:  "In welcoming John to the Management Board, I should like to
thank Tony for the contribution he has made to the Group ever since the merger.
The quality of our business in Asia-Pacific has never been higher and Tony has
been a tireless champion of a common sense approach to management.  I wish Tony
a long and happy retirement.  He will be a hard act for John to follow but I am
very pleased to welcome John to the Management Board and am sure his breadth of
experience and outstanding performance will stand him in good stead for the
future."

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