Estera JOZEFOWICZ

Estera Józefowicz is a senior public affairs professional associated with British American Tobacco, a leading multinational tobacco company headquartered in London, UK. She has been serving as the Senior EU Affairs Manager at BAT since February 2018 and has held various roles within the company focusing on corporate and external affairs. Estera holds a master’s degree in Journalism and Social Communication with a business communication specialization and has extensive experience in corporate communications and public relations prior to joining BAT. Her career has been largely centered around managing BAT’s public affairs strategy within the EU, leveraging her expertise to navigate complex regulatory environments and influence policy related to tobacco products. Based in Brussels, she operates at the nexus of BAT’s engagement with European institutions and stakeholders

Estera Józefowicz, acting under the umbrella of British American Tobacco, primarily lobbies on behalf of BAT’s interests within the European Union. Her lobbying efforts target tobacco-related regulatory issues, taxation policies, and other legislative matters that influence the tobacco industry in the EU. Her role involves advocating for BAT by interacting with EU policymakers to shape legislation in ways favorable to the company’s business goals, such as addressing regulatory constraints, taxation levels, and public health policies involving tobacco products. British American Tobacco’s strategic focus includes ensuring regulatory frameworks allow for sustainable business operations, supporting corporate growth, productivity, and long-term business sustainability. Estera’s lobbying also seeks to mitigate adverse impacts from stringent tobacco regulations on BAT’s market presence in Europe. Behind the public facade, these activities broadly serve BAT’s financial interests by aiming to smooth legislative hurdles, delay or soften regulatory impositions, and foster a regulatory environment that supports the company’s competitive advantage in the UK and wider EU tobacco market

Estera Józefowicz has been involved in numerous lobbying activities that include high-level meetings with European Commission officials and members of the European Parliament. As a recognized lobbyist with official EP accreditation, she is recorded to have participated in multiple meetings aimed at discussing tobacco-related regulations and taxation policies. These engagements have aimed at influencing the EU’s regulatory stance on tobacco products, including product standards, advertising restrictions, and public health policies. British American Tobacco’s lobbying expenses suggest a sustained investment in engaging EU institutions, demonstrating a commitment to influencing regulatory outcomes that affect the tobacco industry. For example, meetings with EU policymakers have focused on pressing for regulations that recognize BAT’s corporate responsibility efforts and provide a level playing field in the EU tobacco market. The impact of these meetings can be observed in the cyclical adjustments in tobacco regulation, where BAT has managed to secure more balanced regulatory treatment compared to more restrictive proposals initially considered. Additionally, Estera’s role includes coordinating lobbying strategies within BAT’s EU office in Brussels to align corporate messaging with policy developments and externally steer opinions in favor of BAT’s business model

LinkedIn Profile: Estera Józefowicz (linkedin.com/in/esterajozefowicz)
Company Headquarters: Globe House, Temple Place, London WC2R 2PG, United Kingdom
BAT EU Office Address: Rue d’Arlon 80, Brussels 1050, Belgium
Website: britishamericantobacco.com
Social Media: British American Tobacco’s official corporate accounts on Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. (no direct personal social media profiles publicly available)
Lobby Register Detail: Registered lobbyist with EU Transparency Register ID 2427500988-58
Phone: Not publicly disclosed for the individual; general BAT corporate contacts available on their website