Change in Boardroom
| BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (MALAYSIA) BERHAD |
| Date of change | 01 Aug 2026 |
| Name | MISS LIM BEE KHENG |
| Age | 47 |
| Gender | Female |
| Nationality | Malaysia |
| Designation | Executive Director |
| Directorate | Executive |
| Type of change | Appointment |
Qualifications
| No | Qualifications |
Major/Field of Study |
Institute/University |
Additional Information |
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Professional Qualification
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Accounting |
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand |
Chartered Accountants |
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Degree
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Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) |
Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand |
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| Working experience and occupation | Miss Lim Bee Kheng ("Ms Samantha Lim") has extensive experience within British American Tobacco Australia, where she has built her career in senior finance leadership roles. In the course of her work with BAT Australia, she has been responsible for overseeing key finance functions, including financial planning and analysis, financial management and reporting, and supporting the business in delivering its strategic and commercial objectives.
Through her roles at BAT Australia, Ms Samantha Lim has developed strong expertise in financial governance, internal controls, and performance management within a highly regulated operating environment. She has worked closely with senior management to support decision making and ensure sound financial stewardship in line with BAT Group and local market requirements.
Prior to joining BAT, Ms Samantha Lim gained professional experience with several multinational organisations, including IBM and KPMG. Across these organisations, she held finance, technical, and management roles, developing a strong foundation in financial controls, commercial decision making, and cross functional collaboration within complex global businesses.
She brings to the Board a breadth of experience spanning FMCG, professional services, and multinational corporate environments, underpinned by a strong grounding in financial discipline and governance. |
| Directorships in public companies and listed issuers (if any) | None |
| Family relationship with any director and/or major shareholder of the listed issuer | None |
| Any conflict of interests that he/she has with the listed issuer | None |
| Details of any interest in the securities of the listed issuer or its subsidiaries | None |
| Remarks : |
Ms Samantha Lim will be appointed as the Finance Director of the Company effective from 1 August 2026, subject to her work permit being approved by the Malaysia Immigration Department. |
Announcement Info
| Company Name | BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (MALAYSIA) BERHAD |
| Stock Name | BAT |
| Date Announced | 25 May 2026 |
| Category | Change in Boardroom |
| Reference Number | C03-25052026-00005 |