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IN BRIEF: Bruce Sewell set to join British American Tobacco board

28th Oct 2026 07:35

British American Tobacco PLC - London-based cigarette and nicotine product maker - Appoints Bruce Sewell as a non-executive director, with effect from January 1. Sewell is lead director of Vail Resorts Inc. He previously served at senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of Apple Inc. Before stint at Apple, he spent 14 years at Intel Corp.

"Bruce brings significant experience in the global technology sector, together with a strong background in engaging with governments and regulators across the US, Europe and Asia, and listed-company board experience, including in AI," BAT Chair Luc Jobin says. "As we deliver our Horizon 2030 ambitions, his insight will be valuable in navigating a complex regulatory landscape as BAT continues on its ambition to build a Smokeless World," Jobin adds.

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By Artwell Dlamini, Alliance News senior reporter South Africa

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