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BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC - British American Tobacco Announces Board Appointment

Release Date: 28/07/2016 08:00
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British American Tobacco Announces Board Appointment

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")


28 July 2016

                     British American Tobacco Announces Board Appointment

Dr Marion Helmes will join the Board of British American Tobacco as a Non-Executive Director with
effect from 1 August 2016. Dr Helmes brings significant financial expertise and operational
experience gained at an international level.

During her extensive career, Dr Helmes has worked in several CFO positions including Celesio, Q-
Cells and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Technology. Dr Helmes also sits on the audit committees for the
three companies where she has non-executive director roles – NXP, ProSiebenSat.1 Media and
Bilfinger.

Dr Helmes is a German national and has spent her working life managing businesses across Europe,
the Americas and Asia.

Commenting on the appointment, Chairman, Richard Burrows said: “We are looking forward to
welcoming Dr Helmes to the Board of British American Tobacco. Her financial expertise combined
with the experience she can bring from other audit committees will further strengthen our Company
and our Board.”



Sponsor: UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd

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