MENU SEARCH Home About us To accept, please click 'continue'. For more information, click here Continue LEADERSHIP TEAM The Board is responsible to shareholders and other stakeholders for the strategy, activities and financial performance of the Group. The Board delegates responsibility for developing and implementing strategy and for day-to-day management to the Chief Executive who is supported by the Operating Executive (OPEX). BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Imperial Brands PLC, which meets at least five times a year, currently comprises a Non-Executive Chairman, six Non-Executive Directors and three Executive Directors. There's a clear separation of the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive to ensure an appropriate balance of power and authority. The Board is supported by John Downing in his role as Company Secretary. Mark Williamson Chairman of the Board Alison Cooper Chief Executive Officer Oliver Tant Chief Financial Officer Matthew Phillips Chief Development Officer Therese Esperdy Non-Executive Director David Haines Non-Executive Director Michael Herlihy Senior Independent Non-Executive Director Steven Stanbrook Non-Executive Director Karen Witts Non-Executive Director Malcolm Wyman Non-Executive Director John Downing Company Secretary OPERATING EXECUTIVE The Operating Executive comprises the Executive Directors and key members of our senior management team. The Operating Executive is responsible for supporting the Chief Executive with implementation of Group strategy, monitoring the detailed operational performance of all aspects of the business and ensuring the Group achieves its financial and non-financial targets. Alison Cooper Chief Executive Oliver Tant Chief Financial Officer Matthew Phillips Chief Development Officer Helen Clatworthy Business Transformation Director Peter Corijn Group Marketing Director Fernando Domínguez Premium Cigar Director Andy Newall Group HR Director Walter Prinz Group Manufacturing, Supply and Research & Development Director Arthur van Benthem CEO, Fontem Ventures WHO WE ARE Imperial Brands is the parent company of a dynamic international business specialising in tobacco and non-tobacco brands. Read more BRAND PORTFOLIO We’re optimising our portfolio to focus on our Growth and Specialist Brands. Read more MARKET FOOTPRINT We manage our markets according to the strategic role they play, not by geographic location. Read more FOLLOW US @ImperialBrands 'Mobilise For May' update: We're proud of our 6,000 employees who've spent 50,000 hours volunteering to support 150 good causes worldwide. Monday 4th July 2016 @ImperialBrands Today we welcome Therese Esperdy as a new Non-Executive Director of the Company https://t.co/UYKPtJV7aa CONTACT US Ask us a question online or find contact details. General enquiries Contact details Tel: +44 117 963 6636 Registered in England and Wales No: 3236483 Registered Office: Imperial Brands PLC 121 Winterstoke Road Bristol BS3 2LL Modern Slavery Act 2015 Statement INFORMATION EMAIL ALERT SERVICE Choose the type of Imperial Brands news alerts that you’d like to receive © Imperial Brands 2016