British American Tobacco Caribbean - Vedant James

Position: Finance Manager and Director, appointed to the Board of Directors of Demerara Tobacco Company in November 2024.

Skills & Experience: Vedant is a certified accountant and was appointed the Finance Manager for Demerara Tobacco Company Limited and CMU in February 2024. With a strong background in finance and operations management, Vedant brings a wealth of experience from both the private and public sectors, where he held senior finance management roles. His expertise spans across Strategic Financial Management, Cash Flow Management, and the preparation and presentation of Financial Statements. Before joining Demerara Tobacco Company, Vedant accumulated extensive experience in the international development industry, where he honed his project management skills and demonstrated a proven ability to lead teams and manage complex financial operations. Vedant’s career is characterized by a strong focus on improving financial efficiency, driving growth, and ensuring financial transparency and accountability.

Qualifications: Vedant holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Heriot-Watt University and is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).