BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC - Savio Kwan to join the Board of British American Tobacco

Savio Kwan to join the Board of British American Tobacco

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")


7 January 2014


                 Savio Kwan to join the Board of
                   British American Tobacco

Savio Kwan will join the Board of British American Tobacco as a Non-Executive
Director with effect from 6 January 2014. Mr Kwan has significant business
experience of Greater China and Asia.

During his extensive career he has worked broadly in technology for General Electric,
BTR plc and Alibaba Group, China’s largest internet business, where he was Chief
Operating Officer and later, a Non-Executive Director. He is a founding partner and
CEO of A&K Consulting Co Ltd, advising entrepreneurs about start-up businesses in
China.

Born in Hong Kong, Mr Kwan speaks fluent Mandarin and English. His international
career has seen him live in China, the US, Singapore and the UK. He is a visiting
Professor at Henley Business School and a regular lecturer on Chinese business
strategy and leadership.

Commenting on the move, Chairman, Richard Burrows said: “I warmly welcome
Savio to the Board of British American Tobacco. I have no doubt he will bring his
profound commercial approach, international orientation and deep knowledge of
China and Asia to bear, further strengthening British American Tobacco and the
Board.”



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