Listed cigarette producer BAT Zimbabwe has announced the appointment of Darryn Bassa and Constantine Chikosi as non executive and independent executive directors, respectively.
The two appointments follow in the footsteps of the exit of non executive director Alejandro Riomayor from the board.
Riomayor resigned with effect from the end of last month.
He had been a non-executive director of BAT since July 2017.
“The board of directors would like to thank Mr Riomayor for his contribution to the success of the company and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
“Further, the board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Darryn Bassa and Mr Constantine Chikosi as non-executive and independent non-executive director, respectively.
“These appointments are with effect from 30 April 2020,” said BAT Zimbabwe.
Darryn Bassa currently holds the post of general manager for British American Tobacco Southern African Markets (SAM).
Prior to being appointed general manager Bassa held various marketing related positions within the BAT Group including being British American Tobacco East and Central Africa’s marketing and sales director.
“Mr Bassa brings to the board, a wealth of experience in marketing and trade, global strategic planning, brand management and project management,” said the group.
Bassa holds a B Tech, Management degree from the University of Technology, Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Constantine Chikosi holds a Law degree with the University of Zimbabwe, Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Surrey, England and is a Chartered Management Accountant.
He is also a graduate of INSED Business School. In his early career he was the chief economics officer for the Commonwealth Secretariat in the United Kingdom. Prior to his appointment on the board, he worked for the World Bank Group for 20 years and retired in 2019 as an Advisor in the office of Regional Vice President, Asia and Pacific, Washington DC.
“Mr Chikosi brings to the board 20 years’ experience as a senior business executive in emerging markets and global public and private sectors,” said BAT.