Jack Bowles | |
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Born | Jack Marie Henry David Bowles July 1963 [1] France |
Nationality | French |
Occupation | Businessman |
Title | former CEO, British American Tobacco |
Term | April 2019 – May 2023 |
Predecessor | Nicandro Durante |
Successor | Tadeu Marroco |
Board member of | British American Tobacco |
Spouse | Christine Junge Bowles |
Children | 3 |
Jack Marie Henry David Bowles [2] is a French businessman, and was chief executive (CEO) of British American Tobacco (BAT) from 2019 to 2023.
Bowles was born in France. [3] He was educated at IPAG Business School, Paris, France. [4]
Bowles joined BAT in 2004 as head of their French business and later became head of the Malaysian business, before becoming chief operating officer (COO) in 2017. [5]
In September 2018, it was announced that Bowles would succeed Nicandro Durante as CEO from April 2019. [5] On 15 May 2023, BAT announced that Bowles would be stepping down as CEO to be succeeded by Tadeu Marroco. [6]
Bowles is married, with three children. [4] He is a keen scuba diver. [4]
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