Ricardo Oberlander will be appointed president and CEO of Reynolds American Inc. replacing Debra Crew, BAT said.

Oberlander, currently regional director for the Americas, will replace Crew who has decided to leave BAT, with effect from 31 December, the company said. Kingsley Wheaton, currently managing director of next generation products, will replace Oberlander as regional director of the Americas and Sub Saharan Africa.
BAT Chief Executive, Nicandro Durante, commented: "We have appreciated the drive and leadership that Debra has brought to Reynolds American – both during our 42% shareholding period before the acquisition and since, when she has been instrumental in helping to ensure a smooth transition post-completion. I would like to thank her for her leadership; for leaving the Reynolds businesses in such fantastic shape and for the significant progress that has been made in integrating the two companies in the second half of 2017.”