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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. (the "Company")
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (the "Company" or "BAT")
14 October 2025
Board Change
Matthew Wright will join the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as an independent Non-
Executive Director with effect from 1 November 2025 and will be appointed as a member of the
Remuneration and Nominations Committees.
Matt has spent his career advising leading organisations on the recruitment, retention and
development of senior talent to support transformation and growth. Between 1993 and 2013, Matt
held roles at Russell Reynolds Associates including the role of Chief Executive, President and Member
of the Board, Head of Asia and Europe, Member of the Global Executive Committee and Member of
the Global Operating Committee. Prior to that Matt held various roles at Korn/Ferry International,
Knight Wendling and Cripps Leadership Advisors (formerly Cripps Sears Ltd).
Commenting on the appointment, Luc Jobin, Chair of the Board, said: "I am pleased to welcome Matt
Wright to our Board. Cultural transformation is critical to our sustainable future, and having laid the
foundations, we are progressing well. Matt brings valuable experience in this area. He also brings
extensive international experience across Asia, Europe and the US, having led and advised global
organisations in different sectors through periods of growth and transformation. His proven
leadership and strong people acumen will be valuable assets as BAT continues on its ambition to build
a Smokeless World."
Matt currently serves as Non-Executive Director of Berry Bros. & Rudd Ltd, where he also chairs the
Remuneration Committee, Chairman of Cripps Leadership Advisors and Chair Designate and Senior
Advisor of Movemeon.
Enquiries:
Media Centre
press_office@bat.com | @BATplc
Investor Relations
Victoria Buxton | IR_team@bat.com
Additional information
1. This announcement is made in compliance with the Company's obligations under UKLR 6.4.6.
2. In accordance with the Listing Rules, Matthew Wright has not been a director of any publicly quoted
companies in the previous five years.
There are no additional matters that would require disclosure under UKLR 6.4.8 in respect of this
appointment.
14 October 2025
Sponsor: Merrill Lynch South Africa (Pty) Ltd t/a BofA Securities
Date: 14-10-2025 08:00:00
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