JTI Bangladesh appoints Dr Oliver Kutz managing director
JT International Bangladesh Limited has appointed Dr Oliver Kutz as its new managing director, effective February 2026. He will be based in Dhaka, according to the company.
Kutz brings more than two decades of international experience in the tobacco industry. He began his career in 2000 with Reemtsma/Imperial Brands and subsequently held senior commercial and general management roles across Asia, the Caucasus, Eastern Europe, and North America, the company added.
His previous roles include marketing director in Taiwan; general manager for the Caucasus, Ukraine, and Russia; and president and chief executive officer of ITG Brands USA. He later served as general manager for Central and Eastern Europe, based in Prague, and, most recently, as general manager for the UK and Ireland. He holds a PhD in marketing.
"Bangladesh presents significant opportunities for responsible growth. I look forward to working with our teams and stakeholders to strengthen our business foundations, uphold the highest standards of compliance, and support the continued development of JTI's presence in the market," said Kutz.
