BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC - Board appointment at British American Tobacco

Board appointment at 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")



                      Board appointment at British American Tobacco

Brigadier General (retired) Dr Richard Tubb, a U.S. citizen, has been appointed a Non-
Executive Director of British American Tobacco p.l.c with effect from 28th January 2013.
As one of the longest serving White House physicians, Dr Tubb’s leadership spanned more
than 14 years and served the Administrations of Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama. By the
time he retired from the White House in 2009, he had served as Director, White House Medical
Unit; Physician to the White House; and Physician to the President.
Dr Tubb is a leading public health figure actively involved in the science and policy development
of tobacco harm reduction and alternative nicotine products.
Commenting on his appointment, Richard Burrows, Chairman of British American Tobacco plc.,
said: “I am delighted to be welcoming such a prominent and well respected expert in the field of
tobacco harm reduction to our Board. This appointment further demonstrates our commitment
to putting science at the heart of our business and I am excited about the role Richard will play
in the development of our strategy.”



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29 January 2013

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