BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC - British American Tobacco Announces Board Change

British American Tobacco Announces Board Change

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. (the “Company”)
12 December 2018

                        British American Tobacco Announces Board Change

The Company announces that Mr Lionel Nowell, III is retiring from the Board of British American
Tobacco p.l.c. with effect from 12 December 2018. Lionel has served as a Non-Executive Director
since July 2017 and has been a member of the Audit and Nominations Committees since October
2017.

Commenting on Lionel’s retirement, Chairman, Richard Burrows said: “On behalf of the whole Board
I would like to thank Lionel for his excellent contribution to British American Tobacco since the
merger with Reynolds American, Inc. in July 2017 and wish him all the best for the future”.



Enquiries:

British American Tobacco Press Office
+44 (0) 20 7845 2888 (24 hours) | @BATPress

British American Tobacco Investor Relations
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+44 (0) 20 7845 1180 / 1519 / 1263


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