British American Tobacco Kenya - Catherine Chepkong’a

Nationality: Kenyan
Age: 35 

Position:
Executive Director since April 2026.

Leadership and experience:
Catherine is an accomplished finance professional with over 14 years’ experience across senior, multi‑market commercial and corporate finance roles within the BAT Group. She brings strong strategic insight, commercial acumen, financial stewardship, and disciplined risk management to drive sustainable business performance.

Prior to her appointment as Finance Director in April 2026, she held several senior leadership roles, including Head of Finance and Non‑Executive Director in Uganda, Finance Controller for East Africa Markets, Head of Finance for the Horn of Africa and Indian Ocean Islands, and most recently, Finance Controller for East and Southern Africa Markets. She also serves as a Trustee and Chair of the BAT Kenya Staff Provident Fund.

Academic and Professional Background:
Catherine holds an MBA from Durham University Business School (UK) and a Bachelor of Commerce from Strathmore University Business School (Kenya). She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).

Key Appointments:

• Director, BAT Kenya Tobacco Company Limited
• Director, BAT Area Limited
• Director, BAT Rwanda Limited
• Director, BAT Distribution Tanzania Limited
• Trustee and Chairperson, BAT Kenya Staff Provident Fund