British American Tobacco's CFO Soraya Benchikh Resigns
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 26 2025
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Source: WSJ
CFO Departure: British American Tobacco's Chief Financial Officer Soraya Benchikh has stepped down immediately after serving for just over a year.
Recruitment Process: The company is initiating a recruitment process to find a new CFO following Benchikh's departure.
Tenure Duration: Benchikh held the CFO position since May 2024, indicating her tenure was relatively short.
Transition Support: Despite her resignation, Benchikh will remain available to assist with the transition until the end of the year.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
