British American Tobacco Nigeria (BAT Nigeria) has announced the appointment of Kola Karim as its Advisory Board Chairman, effective November 1, 2023.
Kola Karim, currently the Managing Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shoreline Energy International, with over two decades of distinguished career span brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role at BAT Nigeria.
As the MD of Shoreline, he has successfully led the company in navigating complex challenges and driving sustainable growth.
In his capacity as BAT’s Advisory Board Chairman, he will provide strategic guidance and oversight to BAT Nigeria, leveraging his extensive leadership experience and industry knowledge to support the company’s continued success in the dynamic and evolving market.
Speaking on his appointment, Yarub Al Bahrani, Managing Director, BAT West and Central Africa, said, “We are pleased to welcome such a distinguished expert to chair our advisory board as his proven track record of leadership makes him an excellent fit. We believe that under his guidance, BAT will continue to thrive, delivering value to our stakeholders and upholding the highest standards of corporate governance in realising BAT’s A Better Tomorrow™ purpose”.
