By Anthony O. Goriainoff

Imperial Brands PLC said Monday that Lukas Paravicini will be appointed chief financial officer on May 19 and that current CFO Oliver Tant will step down on that date.

The FTSE 100 tobacco company said Mr. Paravicini will join the board with effect from May 1, and that Mr. Tant will be available to work with the new CFO through to the end of June to ensure a smooth and orderly handover.

In February the company said Mr. Paravicini would be appointed on Aug. 5, or at an earlier date.

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