Imperial Brands PLC has announced that Chief Executive Officer Alison Cooper will step down from the role of CEO. The move will take place once the Board of Directors finds a successor. In a press release Imperial Brands PLC Chairman Mark Williamson, said: “Alison has worked tirelessly and with great energy and passion during […]
Eddy Guerra, who served as a Senior Brand Manager at Altadis U.S.A. has announced he is leaving the company. In a statement published on his social media channels, Guerra commented: Guerra joined Altadis U.S.A. in January 2018. Prior to that, he worked a Gurkha Cigars where he served as Director of Marketing.
Alec Bradley Cigar Company has announced the promotion of Michael Serota to Vice President of Sales. Michael joined Alec Bradley in May of 2011 and has worked his way through many different roles- including operations, sales support and, most recently, key account management. “Michael is an integral part of the Alec Bradley family,” said company […]
Fratello Cigars has named Justin Harris its new Director of Operations. Harris will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations in the company’s Springfield, VA office including but not limited to customer relations human resources, logistics, process and quality improvement, and new initiatives. “I am beyond excited to welcome Justin to the Fratello family. I […]
Three years ago, musician Nick Jonas said in an AMA Reddit Chat that someday he hoped to be on the cover of Cigar Aficionado magazine. Later this month when the September/October issue of Cigar Aficionado hits the newsstands, Jonas’ wish will officially come true. However, when news of Jonas being on the cover hit social […]
Davidoff of Geneva USA has promoted two company veterans to head up its marketing and sales division. Lana Fraser, who served as a brand manager in Davidoff, has been named Director, Head of Marketing for Davidoff of Geneva USA. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Guagliardo who has served as Davidoff’s Director of Key Accounts has been named Director, […]
Multiple news sources in the Dominican Republic are reporting the arrest of Dominican cigar maker José Dominguez on charges of tax evasion. Dominguez is best known for being the manufacturer of Victor Sinclair and José Dominguez-branded cigars. The arrest occurred this past week in Santiago by the Dominican Republic’s National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD). This […]
José Blanco, E.P. Carrillo’s Senior Vice President, is leaving the company. Cigar Aficionado first reported the story and the news was confirmed to Cigar Coop in a phone conversation with Blanco. The parting was described as an amicable one. Blanco’s departure becomes officially effective August 31st. During his time at E.P. Carrillo Blanco spent many […]
Trey Andrews has resigned as Vice President of Sales of Micallef Cigars. “This morning, I resigned from my position as VP of Sales for Micallef Cigars. I wish them all the best moving forward, and appreciate the opportunity granted me by Mr. Micallef. Thank you, Al, for the tutelage and experience I received representing your […]
Tabacalera USA has announced that Rob Norris, head of Altadis U.S.A. has accepted a transfer to Fontem Ventures as General Manager of Canada. Altadis U.S.A. is a unit of Tabacalera USA, Imperial Brands’ premium cigar division in the United States. Norris had served as Altadis U.S.A.’s head since 2017. Fontem Ventures is another separate Imperial […]
