14th Jun 2007 09:26
British American Tobacco PLC14 June 2007 RESIGNATION - PIET BEYERS 14 June 2007 Piet Beyers will be retiring from the Board of Richemont on 30 June 2007 and, asa consequence, he will also be resigning as a Non-Executive Director from theBoard of British American Tobacco p.l.c. with effect from the same date. R & R Holdings S.A. is expected to nominate a new Director to representRichemont's interests in British American Tobacco in due course. Jan du Plessis, Chairman of British American Tobacco, said "I would like tothank Piet for the contribution he has made to our Board and wish him everysuccess for the future". Nicky SnookCompany Secretary Enquiries:For further information Investor Relations:Ralph Edmondson +44 20 7845 1180Rachael Brierley + 44 20 7845 1519 Press Office:David Betteridge/ +44 20 7845 2888Kate Matrunola/Catherine Armstrong www.bat.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
British American Tobacco