Recognised. Recommended. Trusted. BAT has been named one of Europe’s Best Employers by the Financial Times and Statista - a powerful reflection of what our people say about working here. The ranking draws on millions of independent evaluations across a wide range of organisations, recognising those where employees feel supported, empowered and proud to belong. At BAT, we’re shaping a workplace where talent thrives. #TomorrowCantWait
What does bringing together 71 Global Graduates from across 21 countries actually look like? This year’s Grad Academy! As a highlight of BAT’s 18-month Global Graduate Programme, the hashtag#GradAcademy welcomed our future leaders for a two-week experience designed to build skills, confidence, and global connections – starting online and then coming together in London. Through business simulations, leadership sessions and functional deep dives, our graduates gained new perspectives on what it means to lead in a truly international environment like BAT. 📸 Swipe through for a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s Academy. Ready to kick-start your own global career? Explore our Global Graduate opportunities: https://ow.ly/WZMb50Z4LhF
Ever wondered what it really feels like to help run a factory? Meet Vanessa, a Global Graduate in Operations who spends her days coordinating what happens on the factory floor, collaborating with different teams, and making quick decisions that truly make an impact. She describes the experience in one word: “amazing.” 🎥 Hear why her biggest piece of advice is simple: take the opportunity when it comes! Looking for a role that will challenge you and help you grow? Explore our graduate opportunities: https://ow.ly/rPeN50YMRUv Join our Talent Community: https://ow.ly/KqH450YMRUu
Moving to a new city doesn’t just change your commute; it can change your perspective! Over 21 years at BAT, Eszter has built a global career from Budapest to London to Hamburg, where she’s now Area Head of Category. She reflects on how the experience of working across different countries introduced her to different values, communication styles and problem‑solving approaches, helping her grow more empathetic and open‑minded. 🎧 Listen to Eszter’s story and hear how global careers shape life at work and at home. 👉 Explore our career opportunities: https://ow.ly/Nxnu50YuzZM
🎙️ Episode 1 of BAT at Work is here! 🎥 Watch the full episode at: https://ow.ly/NlpE50YVV0E In episode 1, Ana Kondratenko sits down with Gizem Bickici, Marketing Global Graduate, and Jason Chu, Head of Marketing Transformation, to reflect on their shared Global Graduate Programme experience and how it has shaped their growth at different stages of their journeys at BAT. Together, they discuss navigating early-career challenges, the role of mentorship, taking risks, and discovering what “great” looks like as your career develops. Explore careers at BAT: https://ow.ly/Mtuo50YVV0C
A Better Tomorrow™ means Building a Smokeless World🚀 By 2035, our aim is to reach at least 50% of our global revenues from Smokeless Products. This corporate strategy is built around three pillars: Quality Growth, a Sustainable Future, and a Dynamic Business. This isn’t just a corporate target, it reflects our commitment to reduce the health impact of our business by encouraging adult smokers, who do not quit, to switch completely to smokeless alternatives. To hear more about our transformation, download Omni™: https://ow.ly/jGpc50YMr3C
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dragos Constantinescu as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of BAT with effect from 1 September 2026. Dragos is currently serving as CEO of Asahi Europe & International, having been with Asahi Breweries since 2019. Prior to this, he spent 16 years at BAT in a range of senior finance and general management roles. He brings a strong combination of financial expertise, broad enterprise leadership and international experience in both Nicotine and the wider FMCG sector. This combination of skills will be key in supporting BAT’s strategic ambitions. Please join us in welcoming Dragos back to BAT. We would also like to thank Javed Iqbal Syed for his great contribution. Javed will continue to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer until Dragos’ appointment, following which Javed will continue in his role as Director, Digital & Information. Read more in the full press release: https://lnkd.in/emf-3WCG
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Finance Global Graduate looks like? For Jasa, a Finance Global Graduate in the Mexico market, it means working at the intersection of commercial insight and financial decision‑making. In his role as a Marketing Investment Executive within the Growth Management team, he supports the marketing function with the financial analysis that shapes strategic choices. During his Global Graduate Programme, Jasa has gained hands‑on experience in budget management, stakeholder engagement, and analytical work that directly informs business planning. One of his key projects included a deep dive into route‑to‑market profitability - a project that gave him real ownership and impact. What drew him to BAT? A strong interest in FMCG companies and the appeal of a programme built to accelerate your development from day one. 🎥 Watch Jasa’s story and discover what a Finance Global Graduate journey can look like at BAT. 👉 Discover our early‑career opportunities: https://ow.ly/xuCN50YxXm0
Proud to announce that we have won the Digital Transformation Award at the Verdantix Transform Summit. As part of the C-suite recognition awards, the category highlights leadership in using digital technologies to drive sustainability and climate progress. Jonathan Upward, Group Head of Sustainability said: “We’re delighted to have received this recognition. This achievement reflects the strong coordination across BAT and our strategic partners, underscoring our commitment to strengthening the digital foundations that support our sustainability strategy and drive long‑term value creation.” The recognition reflects the development of our Digital Sustainability Control Tower, which supports more efficient, data driven reporting in areas such as climate and deforestation, including the automation of Scope 3 data across a large and growing dataset. Find out more about how we’re deploying digital climate solutions on p.88 and p.90 of our https://ow.ly/T1mr50YzkkS
“I always wanted to be a Global Graduate.” For Isabel, a Legal Global Graduate in Venezuela, that ambition started years ago when she met a Global Graduate whose experience inspired her. Once she applied, and was offered the role, her dream became a reality. After 11 months working in Legal for Operations, she’s now preparing to move into Commercial Legal, supporting New Categories - an opportunity she’s incredibly excited about. Isabel explains that working in Legal is about far more than knowing the laws of one country. She shares that it is about adapting to new situations, solving problems, negotiating, communicating with people, resolving conflict, and so much more. These are the skills that fuel growth in a global Legal career, and they’re the reason BAT’s Global Graduate experience is uniquely designed to accelerate that journey. 🎥 Watch her story and discover what being a Global Graduate in Legal is all about. 👉 Ready to kickstart your career? Explore our opportunities: https://ow.ly/m0Rl50Yk6JB
