British American Tobacco Kenya - The Leadership team

Head of Finance

Catherine has over 13 years’ experience with the BAT Group since joining in 2012. She has held various senior finance leadership roles within the Group, including, Commercial Finance Manager (East Africa Markets), Head of Finance (Uganda), Finance Controller (East Africa Markets), Head of Finance (Horn of Africa & Indian Ocean Islands) and most recently Finance Controller (East and Southern Africa Markets). Catherine is also a Trustee of the BAT Kenya Staff Provident Fund.

Catherine holds a Master of Business Administration 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, and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.

Head of Manufacturing

Judith is a seasoned international supply chain leader with 15+ years of success in overseeing the entire life cycle of logistics and supply chain in the health, consumer goods and tobacco industries. She first joined BAT in 2006, serving in various pivotal roles until 2022.

In 2023, she rejoined the business as a Senior Projects Manager for BAT East & Southern Africa Markets (ESA). She recently completed a short-term International Assignment at BAT Bangladesh where she honed her Manufacturing leadership skills & capabilities. Notably, she obtained a qualification on critical pillars of the Integrated Work System (IWS), further enhancing her proficiency. This assignment not only bolstered her manufacturing prowess but also fortified her commercial acumen and business insights. Judith returned to Kenya in 2023 to her current role as Head of Manufacturing.

Head of Commercial Kenya

Okasha began his career with BAT in 2006 as a Trade Marketing Representative in Ghana and has since built an impressive track record across Trade Marketing & Distribution, Brand Marketing, Strategic Planning and Insights, Project Management, and General Management. His extensive experience spans multiple markets in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean.

Okasha has held multiple roles over the period in the business including Country Manager for Niger, Country Manager for Burkina Faso, Planning Manager for West & Central Africa, Head of Trade for the West Indian Tobacco Company Ltd in Trinidad & Tobago, Transformation Projects Manager for West & Central Africa, and most recently, General Manager for West Central Africa Markets. His career is defined by delivering impactful results in dynamic and challenging environments.

A Chartered Marketing Professional, Okasha Salia holds an Executive MBA in General Management from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Ghana. Outside of work, he enjoys playing football, hiking, and traveling the world.

Head of Agri Business

Aamir Lodhi is a seasoned agribusiness leader with over 20 years of experience in driving leaf operations, agricultural transformation, and people development. In his previous role as part of the Pakistan Agribusiness Leadership Team, he oversaw end-to-end leaf operations, including agronomy, field programmes, supply planning, and strategic partnerships with local communities and organisations.

Aamir joined the Kenya Leadership Team in November 2025. With a strong background in agricultural leadership and cross functional management, Aamir focuses on building high performing teams, optimizing production quality, and leading transformation initiatives that support both commercial objectives and long term sustainability.