Imperial Tobacco named Steven Stanbrook, who has worked for several US consumer goods companies, to the Board of Directors. He will replace Ken Burnett, who retired.

Stanbrook also will serve as a non-executive director, and will assume the post on 8 Feb, the company said. His experience will be valuable in maximising the role of ITG Brands in the US market, Imperial said. Burnett, a Board member for nine years, retired following the annual shareholders meeting on 3 Feb.