Hamshaw-Thomas joins E-Lites

Charles Hamshaw-Thomas has been appointment director of legal and corporate affairs at E-Lites, the UK-based electronic cigarette company.

Hamshaw-Thomas has substantial senior executive experience as general counsel and corporate affairs director for some of the UK’s largest plc’s. He has extensive experience and knowledge of the political and regulatory environment surrounding smoking and tobacco. And, as principal of CSR Solutions, is recognised as one of the UK’s leading environmental litter campaigners.

“We are delighted to welcome Charles to our team,” said Adrian Everett, chief executive. “He is a highly experienced individual with a rich background in political, regulatory and legal affairs. We believe his appointment will further strengthen our team and reinforce E-Lites’ position as the UK’s leading e-cig brand.”

Meanwhile, Hamshaw-Thomas said he had watched closely in recent years the emergence of the electronic cigarette. “I believe it’s an exciting breakthrough and potentially ‘transforming’ product, and am correspondingly delighted to have been asked to join the team and help them establish E-Lites as one of the world’s leading brands in what is a rapidly expanding industry.”