Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Imperial Brands PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Langelier as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Company.

Simon joined the Board on 12 June 2017 and will also be a member of both the Audit and Succession & Nominations Committees.

Simon has significant international experience within the tobacco industry. He held a number of senior commercial positions during a 30 year career with Philip Morris International, including in Latin America, Asia, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. In addition, he was President of their Next Generation Products & Adjacent Businesses.

Simon is Chairman of PharmaCielo Limited, a Canadian based supplier of medicinal-grade cannabis oil extracts and related products.

Chairman Mark Williamson said: "I'm delighted to welcome Simon to Imperial Brands. His extensive international experience in tobacco and in wider consumer adjacencies will be a great asset to the Board."

T M Williams

Deputy Company Secretary

Telephone 0117 933 7410

Copies of our announcements are available on our website:  www.imperialbrandsplc.com/Investors/Stock-Exchange-announcements