The Board of Imperial Brands PLC, which meets at least five times a year, currently comprises a Non-Executive Chair, seven Non-Executive Directors, and two Executive Directors.
Our Chair and Chief Executive have clearly defined and separate responsibilities divided between the leadership and effectiveness of the Board and the running of the business respectively. The Board is supported by John Downing in his role as Company Secretary.
The Board delegates responsibility for developing and implementing strategy and for day-to-day management to our Chief Executive, who is supported by the Chief Financial Officer and by the Executive Committee (ExCom), which he chairs. The ExCom comprises senior executives from across the business, and oversees operational execution and implementation of our strategic and financial plans.
