Imperial Tobacco has announced changes to its UK management structure following the retirement of UK sales director Geoffrey Couchman last month. The role of UK sales
director is to be split, with the establishment of field sales and account management functions.
Wendy Thomas, who was previously a regional sales manager, has been promoted to the newly created position of national field sales manager and will report directly to general manager Michael Read. She will be in charge of the field sales force, a team of more than 500.
Roger Batty, who has been national accounts controller, will take on a more strategic role and will be responsible for national and multiple accounts business.