BAT - Management Board Unplugged
MB Unplugged, created by BAT, brings together our global graduates and senior leaders in an interesting, conversational and innovative podcast setting. We cover a broad range of topics including culture, talent, career development, and the way we at BAT run a business with an ambition for change.The podcast gives us the opportunity to hear from members of our Management Board, our leaders, in a relaxed setting as they chat with graduates, offering advice and insights into our business. We hope the podcast will help dispel some myths around our business and industry, showcasing how BAT is truly an amazing and dynamic place to work.You can find more about BAT and our podcast series here: https://www.bat.com/mbunplugged
Our latest episode features Marina Bellini, Director, Digital and Information and Paul Lageweg, Director, New Categories, being interviewed by Oliver Lishman, recent Global Graduate, now Area Campaign Development Executive in Marketing. In this episode, filmed via Microsoft Teams, Marina, Paul and Oliver speak candidly about working from home and creating a new normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss business-specific topics including venture capital, new category products and our purpose to create A Better Tomorrow.
Our latest episode sees Jerry Abelman, Director, Legal and External Affairs and General Counsel, and Kingsley Wheaton, Chief Marketing Officer, interviewed by Patricia Perrotta, recent Global Graduate, now Regional Legal Counsel. In the episode, they discuss topics including how to transform an industry, running a business responsibly and our partnership with McLaren in Formula 1.
This episode features Tadeu Marroco, Finance Director, and Alan Davy, Director, Operations, being interviewed by Global Graduate, Dara Ogedengbe, NPD Delivery Executive. In the episode, they discuss a range of topics including their favourite roles, corporate responsibility, sustainability and venture capital.
Our inaugural episode features David O'Reilly, Director, Scientific Research and Hae In Kim, Director, Talent and Culture being interviewed by Global Graduate, Mark Walsh, Area Campaign Development Executive in Marketing. In the podcast, they discuss a range of topics including BAT's New Category ambitions and the culture and talent we are seeking to support our transformation journey.
Our latest episode features Michael Dijanosic, Regional Director Asia Pacific and Middle East, and Guy Meldrum, President & CEO Reynolds American Inc., being interviewed by Kelly Corey, Global Graduate Management Trainee. In this episode, Michael, Guy and Kelly talk about innovation, sustainability and how the diversity of our thinking helps people to have a real impact. They also discuss how the speed of learning, development and transformation means we’re not a traditional company.
In this episode we bring you behind-the-scenes insights into how we're leading change at BAT from all corners of the globe. This means learning from mistakes, recovering from setbacks, and staying united through a shared ethos and purpose.
