British American Tobacco - Our leadership

The diversity, expertise and experience of the people on our Main Board and Management Board are key in enabling us to continue to deliver our strategy and capitalise on the great opportunities that lie ahead.

Main Board

Our Main Board is collectively responsible to shareholders of the company for the Group’s performance, strategic direction, values and governance. It provides the leadership necessary for the Group to meet its performance objectives within a robust framework of internal controls.

Members of the Main Board come from a range of different industry and professional backgrounds, with varied experience and expertise aligned to the needs of our business. Currently, 50% of our Main Board is female, with six different nationalities represented.

The Main Board has three principal Board Committees to which it has delegated certain responsibilities – the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nominations Committee – each with its own terms of reference. You can find out more about the Board here.

Management Board

BAT’s Management Board is chaired by the Chief Executive and is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Group’s strategy and policies set by the Main Board, as well as creating the framework for the day-to-day operation of the Group’s operating subsidiaries.

The Management Board also oversees the development and management of talent within the Group’s regions and functions, and monitors progress against our key objectives and performance indicators.

The Chief Information Security Officer is responsible for cyber security and reports to the Director, Digital & Information, a member of the Management Board.

The culture of BAT has always been about developing talent from within; stretching and supporting high-performing managers who will lead the delivery of our strategy.