Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds), the BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary, has announced the appointment of two senior leaders within its operating companies. This news follows BAT’s announcement of global senior management changes and a new regional structure to both streamline, and accelerate, the transformation of its business.
Dr. Priscilla Samuel, currently Senior Vice President – Scientific Regulatory Affairs within the Reynolds organization, has been appointed to the role of Executive Vice President – Scientific Research and Development, succeeding Dr. James Murphy.
Jonathan Reed, currently Group Head of Combustibles at BAT, will succeed Jorge Araya as Executive Vice President – Marketing and Chief Commercial Officer within the Reynolds organization and join the Reynolds American Management Team. Araya will transition into the role of Area Director – South Eastern Europe at BAT.