British American Tobacco p.l.c. announced that Murray S. Kessler will join the Board as an independent Non- Executive Director and member of the Nominations and Remuneration Committees with effect from 6 November 2023.
Murray previously held several senior positions including Chief Executive, President and Board Member of Perrigo plc, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Lorillard Tobacco Co., Vice Chair of Altria Group Inc. and President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of UST LLC. Prior to joining UST, Murray had a twelve-year career with Campbell Soup Company, having served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, General Manager of the Swanson Division of Campbell Soup and other leadership roles.