Belinda completed her LLB and B. Com at the University of Otago, New Zealand and is registered as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand. Before joining BAT, she has worked as a private practitioner at one of Auckland’s leading firms and has also provided advisory services to various New Zealand and South Pacific Businesses. Belinda has 20 years of experience within British American Tobacco (BAT) and her current role encompasses Legal Affairs, Corporate Affairs and Security matters across Asia Pacific and Middle East region. Belinda is a member of the leadership teams of Asia Pacific and Middle East regions and the Global Legal and External Affairs team.