Jack Marie Henry David Bowles is a French businessman, and a former chief executive (CEO) of British American Tobacco (BAT).
Bowles was born in France. He was educated at IPAG Business School, Paris, France.
Bowles joined BAT in 2004 as head of their French business and later became head of the Malaysian business, before becoming chief operating officer (COO) in 2017.
In September 2018, it was announced that Bowles would succeed Nicandro Durante as CEO from April 2019. On 15th May 2023, BAT announced that Bowles would be stepping down as Chief Executive to be succeeded by Tadeu Marroco
Bowles is married, with three children. He is a keen scuba diver.