SUPPLY CHAIN
Arturo Rodriguez Head of Operations , Southern Africa Area
Mastering the African supply chain Being the dominant tobacco company in most of the markets it serves comes with its own challenges , not least those imposed by operating in countries where both infrastructure and legislative challenges are commonplace .
Adeyemo said : “ African logistics is complex . Getting our products around can be difficult , especially because road networks and infrastructure are not always well developed .
Arturo joined BAT in 1995 and has fulfilled various roles in Operations in Mexico and Kenya , including Manufacturing Manager at Heidelberg for three years . As the Head of Operations for ECA in 2011 , Arturo led the overall expansion and optimisation of the factory . He has a depth of business experience and leadership and is well known for his commitment to developing people and getting things done quickly and to a high standard . These are qualities that are valued and critical for the success of Operations in SAA . Arturo is married with three sons .
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