Leadership Team

Kimesh Naidoo

KIMESH NAIDOO

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Mr. Kimesh Naidoo is a qualified Chartered Accountant with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), with over 11 years’ experience in cross-functional management, financial management, audit, sales and distribution in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods industry. He has worked in various companies in South Africa, including KPMG, Standard Chartered and Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev). Mr. Naidoo joined BAT South Africa in June 2019 and was subsequently appointed as the Managing Director for the company in October 2019. Mr. Naidoo later joined BAT‘s East African Markets in March 2022 as Cluster Manager, Horn of Africa and now returns as Managing Director effective from 21 June 2023.

Wilson Chitsonga

WILSON CHITSONGA

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Mr. Wilson Chitsonga is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants as well as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Malawi. Mr. Chitsonga brings a great wealth of experience and knowledge and has over 17 years of professional experience with 14 years being shared with BAT. Mr. Chitsonga’s experience and proven track record will be a tremendous asset to the Company. Mr. Chitsonga has occupied various senior management roles at Dairibord Malawi, BAT Malawi and BAT Mozambique. Mr. Chitsonga joined BAT in 2008 as the Planning and Reporting Manager and rose through the ranks to Head of Finance and the Managing Director for BAT Malawi thereafter. Mr. Chitsonga has also served as the Cluster Finance Director for BAT Mozambique, Malawi, Lesotho and eSwatini and continues to excel and rise in rank. Mr. Chitsonga is appointed Acting Finance Director for BAT Zimbabwe effective 01 September 2022.

Phyllis Chenjera

PHYLLIS CHENJERA

LEGAL & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MANAGER

Ms. Phyllis Chenjera has been appointed as the Company Secretary effective 01 April 2021. Ms. Chenjera is a seasoned Company Secretary with vast experience in the fields of Corporate Governance, Corporate Litigation, Internal and External Stakeholder Management. She holds a Master of Laws degree from Stellenbosch University and a Bachelor of Law (Honors) Degree from Midlands State University. In her working career, she has held various senior legal positions in reputable organisations such as Old Mutual and Powertel Communications. Phyllis’ most recent employment was with Metbank Zimbabwe where she served as Company Secretary

Emmanuel Chesire

EMMANUEL CHESIRE

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Mr. Emmanuel Chesire is the Head of Operations for South African Markets since July 2022. Mr. Emmanuel Chesire has been with BAT for over 12 years and before his appointment as the Head of Operations for South African Markets, Mr. Chesire served as the Engineering and Projects Manager for BAT Kenya. Mr. Chesire has vast knowledge and experience within the business and has risen through the ranks. Mr. Chesire has held various posts within the business which include Shift Manager in the year 2006, Quality Assurance Manager in the year 2012, Production Manager in the year 2017 and Head of Operations in BAT Papua New Guinea from 2019 to 2021. Mr. Chesire is a holder of a Masters of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance and a Bachelor of Chemical and Process Engineering. Mr. Chesire is also a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Kudzai Chamba

KUDZAI CHAMBA

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Kudzai Chamba has been with BAT Zimbabwe since September 2012, as a Human Resources Manager bringing with him 8 years of progressive experience gained from the Packaging and Retail industry. Kudzai was elevated in 2016 to the role of Human Resources Business Partner for Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. He holds a Degree in Politics and Administration from the University of Zimbabwe.

Simbarashe Nyaruwanga

SIMBARASHE NYARUWANGA

MARKETING DEPLOYMENT MANAGER

Mr. Simbarashe Nyaruwanga is the Marketing Deployment Manager effective January 2023. Mr. Nyaruwanga joined BAT Zimbabwe in 2013 as a Distribution Representative. Mr. Nyaruwanga has risen through the ranks and served as the Route to Market Manager for Southern African Markets prior to his appointment as the Marketing Deployment Manager.

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