JTI names Gemma Bateson in key duty free corporate affairs and communications role

JTI, manufacturer of Winston, Camel and Mevius cigarette brands, has named Gemma Bateson as WWDF (Worldwide Duty Free) Director of Corporate Affairs and Communication, effective from 1 October.

Since 2014, Bateson has been General Manager JTI WWDF, with responsibility for Middle East, Africa, UK & Ireland. In her new role, she takes over from Gladys Rodriguez who served as Legal Director of the division from 2009 to 2013 and then as Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications since 2013.

Rodriguez now moves to the domestic market as JTI’s Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications for the Americas region. She will relocate to JTI’s Americas office in Miami.

Gemma Bateson: Takes on the key corporate affairs and communications role from 1 October
Gemma Bateson: Takes on the key corporate affairs and communications role from 1 October

Bateson joined JTI WWDF in 2010 from Kraft Foods. “We are delighted to welcome Gemma to head the Corporate Affairs and Communication function for our Worldwide Duty Free business” said JTI WWDF General Manager David Francis.

“Gemma brings to this role invaluable professional experience obtained from past employment with BAT International, Kraft Foods and JTI’s own duty free tobacco business, making her especially well qualified to ensure we continue to grow our duty free business effectively and responsibly. At the same time we wish Gladys every success with her new role in our domestic Americas region.”

Gladys Rodriguez: Moves to a new role with JTI Americas
Gladys Rodriguez: Moves to a new role with JTI Americas
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