"I wanted to join a multinational that placed a high value on educating, supporting and training its employees. I was particularly impressed with British American Tobacco’s Challenge Initiative, which gives management trainees the opportunity to gain a wide understanding of the business through its cross-functional and regional exposure.

"The transition from university to the work place was smooth because each graduate joining the programme had a clear two-year development plan. A coach and a mentor were also assigned to each of us to guide and help us throughout.

"The Management Trainee programme makes you feel part of everything happening in the organisation. Every day there is something new to learn. As a management trainee I have the opportunity to try out many roles to help me with my career development. The sky is the limit, with each person having the chance to innovate and make things happen.

"British American Tobacco is a melting pot and a small world in itself. In one office you can find more than fifteen nationalities interacting together in an inspiring, friendly and open culture. My long term goal is to lead the company with my colleagues."