Claudia Woods Appointed as CEO of British American Tobacco Brazil

Jan.23

Claudia Woods appointed as CEO of British American Tobacco Brazil, becoming first female leader in company's history.

According to Meio & Mensagem on January 20th, British American Tobacco Brazil (BAT Brasil) announced the appointment of Claudia Woods as the new Chief Executive Officer.

Claudia has held important positions such as CEO at companies like Uber, WeWork, Webmotors, and Banco Original. She will succeed Victor Loria as the first female leader of the company as he prepares for retirement.

References:

[1] Claudia Woods assume presidência da BAT Brasil

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[1] BAT's Major Shareholder The Capital Group Companies, Inc. Increases Voting Power

[2] Public Supports Harsher Penalties for Selling E-Cigarettes to Children

[3] South Korean Parliament Holds Public Hearing on Amending Tobacco Law

[4] British American Tobacco Kenya to Downsize Operations in Nairobi

[5] BATBC Plans $24 Million Investment to Boost Cigarette Production

[6] BAT's BTV Launches Second Fund Focused on Health and Innovation

[7] BAT Releases 2024 Fiscal Year Trading Update on December 11th

[8] BAT France Supports Regulation of Novel Tobacco Products to Reduce Smoking Rates

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