Charlotte’s Web Adds BAT-Appointed Jeff Raborn to Board, Expands to Seven
BTI•Charlotte's Web appointed Jeff Raborn, Executive Vice President, Law & External Affairs at Reynolds American since 2018, to its Board effective May 28, 2026 as part of the closed transaction with BAT’s subsidiary. Raborn’s designation under the amended investor rights agreement expands the Board to seven directors and bolsters governance.
1. Board Appointment Under BAT Transaction
Charlotte's Web appointed Jeff Raborn to its Board effective May 28, 2026, in line with the investor rights agreement from the closed transaction with BT DE Investments Inc., a subsidiary of British American Tobacco. His appointment marks the exercise of BAT’s right to designate a second board member.
2. Raborn’s Legal and Regulatory Expertise
Jeff Raborn has served as Executive Vice President, Law & External Affairs and General Counsel at Reynolds American since March 2018, overseeing legal, regulatory, and external affairs functions. He originally joined Reynolds in 2004 and previously held senior litigation, regulatory, and advisory roles within the RAI Group.
3. Governance and Strategic Partnership
Raborn’s board designation increases Charlotte’s Web’s director count to seven and reinforces its strategic partnership with British American Tobacco. His deep governance and regulatory background is expected to support the company’s navigation of evolving compliance requirements and drive long-term value creation.
