What Happened?
Winston Salem, NC-based Reynolds American has Promoted Andrew D. Gilchrist as Chief Information Officer
About the Company
Reynolds American Inc. is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of British American Tobacco plc (BAT), and represents the largest market in the global BAT Group. The Reynolds organization and its predecessor companies can trace roots back to 1760. Today, we are leading the transformation of the tobacco industry with operating companies that offer a wide range of products to address the evolving preferences of adult tobacco and nicotine consumers. We have a clear purpose to build A Better Tomorrow™ by reducing the health impact of our businesses. Every day, our people, workplaces, and brands set us apart as we create a future that redefines the ways adult tobacco and nicotine consumers enjoy tobacco and nicotine in the 21st century. If working together to achieve this purpose speaks to you, you are in the right place. As a member of our team, you`ll join an exceptional workplace, collaborating across borders with colleagues from multiple disciplines to evolve our businesses in one of the most dynamic phases of our history. To keep up with the change happening in our industry, we have the most intelligent, curious, and resilient people in business taking on new challenges to drive us forward, and seek forward-thinking leaders with new skills and capabilities to join us on the journey. We invest in employees` careers and total well-being because we know our organization succeeds when our people thrive. Creating A Better Tomorrow™ starts with being more inclusive today. To learn more about Reynolds American Inc. and its operating companies, please visit www.reynoldsamerican.com. Reynolds American Inc. is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of the BAT Group and the U.S. parent company of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company; Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc.; American Snuff Company, LLC; R. J. Reynolds Vapor Company; Modoral Brands Inc.; RAI Innovations Company; RAI Services Company; and Reynolds Marketing Services Company.
About the Person
Andrew D. Gilchrist has been Executive Vice President of Reynolds American Inc. since September 2014 Mr. Gilchrist serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of RAI Services Company. Mr. Gilchrist served as an Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Reynolds American Services Co., a subsidiary of Reynolds American Inc. He served as the President and Chief Commercial Officer at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, a subsidiary of Reynolds American Inc. from January 1, 2011 to October 1, 2014. He served as President and Chief Commercial Officer at R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. until October 2014. He served as the Chief Financial Officer of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company from November 2, 2006 to January 1, 2011 and also served as its Executive Vice President from July 2008 to January 1, 2011. He served as the Chief Information Officer of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company from July 2008 to January 2010. He served as Vice President of Integrated Business Management of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. He served as Senior Vice President of Finance at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company since November 2, 2006. He joined RAI in 2004 as senior director - business development and was promoted to Vice President - integrated business management for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company on January 2006. He began his career in 1994 as a sales representative with Helene Curtis. In 1997 he joined Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation (B&W) as a management trainee. He later held a number of management positions at B&W and its parent company, British American Tobacco. Mr. Gilchrist earned a bachelor of science degree in economics from Purdue University and a master`s degree in business administration from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve.
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