Directorate Change

RNS Number : 6492G

British American Tobacco PLC

16 May 2011

 



Management Board Appointment at

British American Tobacco

Giovanni Giordano has been appointed as Group Human Resources Director at British American Tobacco with effect from 1 June 2011.  Giovanni is an international human resources executive with wide experience at Procter & Gamble and Ferrero.  He has American and Italian nationality.

Commenting on the appointment, Nicandro Durante, Chief Executive of British American Tobacco, said:  "I am delighted to welcome Giovanni as a member of the Management Board.  His extensive consumer goods and international experience makes him ideal for the role and I'm confident that he will fit into our management style and culture very well.  I would also like to thank John Daly, Chief Operating Officer, very much for everything he has done to cover the HR role on a temporary basis since the beginning of March."

16 May 2011

Enquiries:

Investor Relations
Ralph Edmondson/Maya Farhat                           [phone]/1977

British American Tobacco Press Office
Kate Matrunola/Cat Armstrong/Christina Dona       [phone]

 

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