Wael has over 18 years of experience with BAT, since 2003 he has held various key senior positions in the finance function across Middle East and Africa. In 2010, he was appointed as Finance Director, Democratic Republic of Congo before moving to South Africa in 2012, where he was assigned to take up the role of Finance Director, Southern African Markets. In July 2014, he moved to Cairo as Finance Director, North Africa Area. In August 2016, Wael moved to Pakistan as Finance Director, South Asia Cluster. In his 14 years with BAT, he has been an Executive board member in several BAT operating companies. Presently, Wael is serving as Area Head of Finance, Middle East & South Asia. Wael was previously appointed to PTC’s board in 2016 and has served till 2019, Wael has been reappointed to PTC’s board as Non-Executive Director in May 2021.