British American Tobacco Bangladesh - Mr. Kakhaber Benidze
Managing Director
Background
Mr. Kakhaber Benidze is a seasoned FMCG executive with over 25 years of professional experience, including more than 15 years in senior general management positions at board level. He joined British American Tobacco in 2001 and has since held senior roles across Marketing, Supply Chain and General Management in diverse geographies.
He holds an Executive MBA from the Center for Enterprise Restructuring and Management Assistance (CERMA), a Master’s degree in Jurisprudence (Criminal Law) from Tbilisi State University and a degree in Architecture (Landscape Architecture) from the Georgian State Institute of Agricultural Economy.
Before joining BAT Bangladesh PLC. as Managing Director, Mr. Benidze served as the General Manager for Switzerland and Austria, where he delivered strong commercial performance and organizational effectiveness. His career spans leadership roles across Europe, the Middle East, and CIS countries, enabling him to operate effectively in multicultural contexts and align global priorities with local execution. Recognized for decisive leadership and stakeholder influence, he combines strategic clarity with hands‑on management excellence.
Date of appointment to BATB Board
Mr. Kakhaber Benidze was appointed to the Board of Directors of BAT Bangladesh PLC.s on 1st May 2026.
Career Highlights
- General Manager, Switzerland & Austria (served until April 2026) – delivered strong commercial performance and organizational effectiveness with full P&L accountability
- General Manager, Ukraine (2020–2023) – successfully redefined portfolio and transformed route to market
- General Manager, Middle East (2017–2020) – drove turnaround and external engagement in complex markets
- General Manager, Caucasus & Moldova (2013–2017) – expanded scope and delivered sustainable growth
- Country Manager, Azerbaijan (2012–2013) – strengthened market presence and organizational capability
- Earlier roles include Sales & Marketing Director (Caucasus), Area Head of Strategy Planning & Insights (Central Asia), Business Development Manager (Middle East & Caucasus), and Supply Chain Manager (Caucasus)