Andrew J. Schindler, non-executive chairman of the board of Reynolds American Inc, has notified the board that he intends to leave his position at year-end 2005.

At its 9 September meeting, the board elected Susan M. Ivey to replace Mr Schindler as chairman, effective 1 January 2006. Ms Ivey is currently chief executive officer and president of Reynolds American.
Mr Schindler became non-executive chairman of RAI on 31 January 2005, when he retired as a full-time employee of Reynolds American. Ms Ivey's new title at Reynolds American will be chairman, president and CEO. (ci)