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José Benikes: Dual functions |
SWITZERLAND. British American Tobacco (BAT) International has announced a series of top-level management changes.
After 17 years of service with the group in various international roles, Nicolas Maistre, currently Head of Global Accounts for BAT International in Zug, Switzerland, will leave to return to France early this year.
During his time at BAT & Rothmans, he has undertaken roles as General Manager in Iran, Levant and East Africa, roles in Yemen, the old Smoking Tobacco & Cigars organisation and two assignments in Global Travel Retail (GTR).
In a joint communiqué, Group Marketing Director Jimmi Rembiszewski and Regional Director, Western Europe Jean-Marc Levy said: “Nicolas has made a huge contribution to the Group. The true measure of his success is reflected in the excellent performances of the businesses under his stewardship, and the great respect that he has established, with both his staff and colleagues, and external partners, notably our important customer base.”
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Neil Lovett: New role |
Maistre will be succeeded as Head of Global Accounts & the Global Customer Engagement Unit by José Benikes, currently General Manager Europe GTR in Zug. In addition to his new role, Benikes will also succeed Neil Lovett as Managing Director of BAT International, Zug, effective 1 April.
In his new roles Benikes will report to Rahul Prakash, Head of Group Trade Marketing & Distribution.
Separate announcements will be made with regard to Benikes’ successor as Head of GTR Europe and Neil Lovett’s next role.
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