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LONDON - British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LSE:BATS) announced Tuesday that Matthew Wright will join its board as an independent Non-Executive Director effective November 1, 2025. Wright will also serve on the company’s Remuneration and Nominations Committees.
Wright brings experience in talent recruitment, retention and development from his career advising organizations on transformation and growth. He previously held various positions at Russell Reynolds Associates from 1993 to 2013, including Chief Executive, President, Board Member, and Head of Asia and Europe. His earlier career included roles at Korn/Ferry International, Knight Wendling and Cripps Leadership Advisors.
"Cultural transformation is critical to our sustainable future, and having laid the foundations, we are progressing well," said Luc Jobin, Chair of the Board, in a press release statement. Jobin noted that Wright’s international experience across Asia, Europe and the US would be valuable as the company pursues its ambition.
Wright currently serves as Non-Executive Director at Berry Bros. & Rudd Ltd, where he chairs the Remuneration Committee. He is also Chairman of Cripps Leadership Advisors and Chair Designate and Senior Advisor of Movemeon.
The appointment comes as BAT continues its stated transformation efforts toward what it calls a "Smokeless World."
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