Nairobi, Sept. 1 -- The board of the British American Tobacco #ticker:BAT (BAT) has appointed Isuzu East Africa chief executive Rita Kavashe as the new chairperson to replace George Maina who has served as director and chairperson of the company for nine years.
In a public notice Tuesday, the company's secretary Kathryne Maundu said the appointment takes effect on September 1, for a period of three years.
The appointment of Ms Kavashe comes in less than two months since she was appointed at the as a non-executive director of cigarette manufacturer.
"The board of director of BAT announces the retirement of Mr George Maina as a director and consequently as the chairperson of the board with effect from 31st August 2020," said Ms Maundu in t...