Board of Directors
The Board of Imperial Tobacco Group PLC, which meets at least five times a year, currently comprises a Non-Executive Chairman, a Non-Executive Deputy Chairman, six Non-Executive Directors and three Executive Directors, with a clear separation of the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive to ensure an appropriate balance of power and authority.
Ken Burnett MA, MBA, PhD
Non-Executive Director, Aged 58
Appointment
Appointed Non Executive Director, April 2006.
Committee membership
Nominations Committee.
Skills and experience
Ken was President, Asia Pacific of Allied Domecq from 1996 until its acquisition by Pernod Ricard in 2005. Prior to joining Allied Domecq, he held senior management positions in the Asia Pacific region with Seagram, Interbrew and International Distillers & Vintners Ltd (now part of Diageo plc).
External appointments
Director of K-Energy Pty Limited.
