US
Jeremy (‘Jerry’) Fowden will join the Board of British American Tobacco p.l.c. as an independent non‑executive director and member of the Audit Committee and Nominations Committee with effect from 1 September 2019.
Fowden is the executive chairman of Cott Corporation, a US beverage manufacturer, a position he has held since January 2019, having been c.e.o. from 2009 until December 2018. He is also a non‑executive director of Constellation Brands, Inc.
Prior to joining Cott Corporation, Fowden held a variety of executive roles, including: chief executive officer of Trader Media Group (now known as Auto Trader Group plc); a number of roles at InBev SA/NV, including chief executive officer of Bass Brewers in the UK, global chief operating officer and the role of European President; executive director of The Rank Group Plc; and chief executive officer of the Beverage Division at the Hero Group.
Commenting on the appointment, Richard Burrows, chairman, said: “We look forward to welcoming Jerry to the Board of British American Tobacco. His extensive experience in US business and strategic transformation will be beneficial to [BAT] as we continue our transforming tobacco ambition”.