Leadership

Iain Napier

Chairman
Imperial Tobacco Group plc

Mr. Napier is currently non-executive Chairman of Imperial Tobacco Group plc, non-executive chairman of McBride plc, and a non-executive director of Collins Stewart plc. From 2002 to 2006, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Taylor Woodrow plc, an international housing and development company. Prior to this, Mr. Napier worked extensively in the beer industry. From 2000-2001, he was Vice President, U.K. and Ireland for InBev S.A., following their acquisition of Bass Brewers. From 1989-2000 he held various leadership positions with Bass, including as a main board director and Chief Executive Officer, Bass Brewers from 1996-2000. Earlier in his career, Mr. Napier also held senior management positions at Ford Motor Company and Whitbread plc. A resident and native of the United Kingdom, Mr. Napier is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Management Accountants.