Directorate Change

British American Tobacco PLC
18 January 2005


The following announcement was made today by British American Tobacco's Canadian
subsidiary.  With effect from 11 February, Luc Jobin will also cease to be a
member of the British American Tobacco Management Board.


                   Imperial Tobacco Names New President & CEO

The Chairman of the Board of Imperial Tobacco Canada, Don Brown, announces that
Luc Jobin, currently President and Chief Executive Officer, has informed the
Board of his decision to leave for another opportunity, effective February 11,
2005.

Mr. Benjamin Kemball will replace Luc Jobin as the new President and Chief
Executive Officer, effective February 11, 2005. Benjamin Kemball brings 25 years
of experience in the tobacco industry, most recently as President of Cigarrera
Bigott in Venezuela, part of BAT group.

"Everyone in the company takes this opportunity to wish Luc Jobin well in his
future endeavours, as well as to thank him for his 21 years of dedication to the
group, both at Imasco and at Imperial Tobacco Canada. He must be commended not
only for his commitment, but for the excellent work that he has accomplished
while in the company and during his tenure as President and Chief Executive
Officer," said Mr. Brown.


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