El Septimo Geneva has hired Kevin Petosa as its new Director of Business Development and Credit. Previously, Kevin Petosa had been with J.C. Newman Cigar Company for the last ten years as a credit manager.

“We continue to grow globally by taking market share from leading premium cigar companies, and in preparation for this growth, we continue to expand our management team to better service our retailers and customers,” says Zaya Younan, Chairman & CEO in a press release.

“Kevin has significant industry experience and knows the industry retailers very well. This will be a great asset for us, and I am confident that he will do great in this newly created position that will complement his strengths,” adds Younan.

Petosa said, “I have been hearing about El Septimo continuously from customers and retailers as the company to watch, not only for its incredible product portfolio but for its fast growth and aggressive marketing. It is a pleasure to join their team and be a part of their aggressive growth plan and accomplishments. I’ll tell you, I am most excited for being able to smoke all the El Septimo Cigars I can get!”

Youman added, “There has never been the growth of a cigar company like El Septimo’s in the history of the cigar industry. The quality of our cigars are the best in the world, and we offer a wider selection of cigars than any other cigar company. We are a $4.8 billion company that is determined to make this brand the best in the world. We have a burning passion to achieve this goal, and we will.”

Photo Credit: El Septimo Geneva