Jack Bowles is the CEO of British American Tobacco. Bowles is based in the United Kingdom. Bowles was born in 1965 in France and educated at IPAG Business School.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Jack Bowles' tenure at British American Tobacco spans his leadership initiatives—including commitments to net-zero emissions by 2050 and exploration of cannabis as part of the company's future—alongside significant corporate challenges. Headlines reflect major regulatory actions against BAT during Bowles' leadership, including a $635 million fine for sanctions breaches related to North Korea sales, as well as workforce reductions affecting thousands of employees globally. Bowles stepped down as CEO in 2023, with the company's finance director appointed as his successor.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1965 · France
- Education
- IPAG Business School
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In the News
12 stories- Think Global Health·
Big Tobacco Is Being Held More Accountable Around the World
- Reuters·
BAT names finance director Marroco as CEO as Bowles bows out
- WSJ·
BAT Taps Finance Director Tadeu Marroco as CEO to Replace Jack Bowles
- Reuters·
BAT names finance director Marroco as CEO as Bowles bows out
- The New York Times·
British American Tobacco Is Fined $635 Million for Selling Cigarettes to North Korea (Published 2023)
- BBC·
British American Tobacco to pay $635m for North Korea sanctions breaches
- Billionaires.Africa·
Jack Bowles’ British American Tobacco commits to net-zero carbon emission by 2050
- The Business Standard·
Cannabis is part of the future, says British American Tobacco CEO
- Eco-Business·
When it comes to sustainability, the tobacco industry should stop blowing smoke
- British American Tobacco·
An open letter from Jack Bowles on BAT’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Al Jazeera·
British American Tobacco to cut 2,300 jobs globally
- CNBC·
British American Tobacco CEO will step down
Jack Bowles: FAQ
- What company does Jack Bowles lead?
- Jack Bowles is CEO of British American Tobacco.
- Where was Jack Bowles educated?
- Jack Bowles studied at IPAG Business School.