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Tadeu Marroco, CEO of British American Tobacco

Who is the CEO of British American Tobacco in 2026?

Tadeu Marroco is the Chief Executive of British American Tobacco. Tadeu has held the CEO seat since May 2023.

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
3 years
CEO since May 2023
Years at company
34 years
Joined BAT April 1992
Education
COPPEAD UFRJ
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Summary
  • Tadeu Marroco rose through British American Tobacco: Finance roles including Marketing, Operations and Leaf at BAT from April 1992, then Group Chief Financial Officer at BAT from August 2019, before taking the CEO seat in May 2023.
  • The newest member of the leadership team is Dragos Constantinescu, in seat since September 2026, with 1 other change in the last 12 months.
  • Tadeu Marroco holds an MBA, Business Administration and Management, General from COPPEAD UFRJ, and studied at Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro.

Current company

British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco is a British multinational tobacco company.

tobacco industryHeadquartered in LondonFounded 1902Listed on the London Stock Exchange

Source: Wikidata

Career and education

Tadeu Marroco joined BAT in April 1992 and has been CEO since May 2023.

Career

  1. BAT1992 to present
    • Chief ExecutiveMay 2023 to present
    • Group Chief Financial OfficerAugust 2019 to May 2023
    • Regional Director Europe and North AfricaJanuary 2017 to August 2019
    • Director Global Business DevelopmentSeptember 2014 to December 2016
    • Group Financial ControllerJanuary 2012 to August 2014
    • Regional Finance Controller - Eastern EuropeJanuary 2010 to December 2011
    • Group Head of Operations FinanceJanuary 2007 to December 2009
    • Management Finance ControllerJanuary 2006 to December 2006
    • Finance Director, BAT ColombiaJanuary 2005 to December 2005
    • Finance Director, BAT VenezuelaJanuary 2003 to December 2004
    • Finance roles including Marketing, Operations and LeafApril 1992 to December 2002

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

COPPEAD UFRJ, MBA, Business Administration and Management, GeneralFederal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Electronic EngineerSource

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Leadership team at British American Tobacco

Tadeu Marroco leads a leadership team of 12 published executives. The most recent appointment is Dragos Constantinescu as Chief Financial Officer, in seat since September 2026.

Most senior 5 of 12

NameTitleIn seat since
Tadeu MarrocoChief ExecutiveMay 2023
Dragos ConstantinescuChief Financial OfficerSeptember 2026
Johan VandermeulenChief Operating OfficerNot stated
Paul McCroryDirector, Legal and General CounselJanuary 2026
Kingsley WheatonChief Corporate OfficerSeptember 2024

Sources: BAT Management Board page

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of British American Tobacco?

Tadeu Marroco is the Chief Executive of British American Tobacco. Tadeu has held the CEO seat since May 2023.

When did Tadeu Marroco become CEO of British American Tobacco?

Tadeu Marroco has been CEO of British American Tobacco since May 2023, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Tadeu Marroco been CEO of British American Tobacco?

Tadeu Marroco has been CEO of British American Tobacco for 3 years, since May 2023.

Who else leads British American Tobacco?

Dragos Constantinescu (Chief Financial Officer), Johan Vandermeulen (Chief Operating Officer), Paul McCrory (Director, Legal and General Counsel), Kingsley Wheaton (Chief Corporate Officer), and 7 more. Source: BAT Management Board page.

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Methodology

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, British American Tobacco. Last verified: September 24, 2026.