The Prime Time Awards are voted on by each of the three members of the Prime Time Podcasts. The awards look at the impact on the cigar industry. Today, we unveil our choice for 2019 Person of the Year. This award looks at the individual who for better or worse had the most significant contributions to the cigar […]
Casa Cuevas Cigars has announced that Alec Cuevas will be the company’s new Director of Operations. Alec is the son of company President Luis Cuevas Jr. and grandson of Master Blender Luis Cuevas Sr. He is the fifth generation of the Cuevas family to work in the family business. Alec is a Miami native […]
Dr. Stephen Hahn, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was confirmed by the United States Senate to be the next FDA Commissioner. “I congratulate Dr. Hahn and thank the Senate for prioritizing his nomination. President Trump has chosen a superbly qualified leader for FDA, and Dr. Hahn […]
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has announced that Sarah Santos will succeed the retiring Craig Reynolds as the head of North American Online and Retail Division (NAO&R), the group that includes online retail giant Cigars International. Santos’ title will be President of NAO&R and Senior Vice President of STG. Santos will assume her role […]
The Gabriel Alvarez era at Casa Cuevas Cigars came to an end today. Today Casa Cuevas Cigars announced it has accepted the resignation of Director of Sales Gabriel Alvarez. Alvarez posted the following statement on his social media channels. There was no further comment from Casa Cuevas Cigars other than confirming the resignation and that all […]
Imperial Brands PLC today has announced that Thérèse Esperdy, currently the company’s Senior Independent Director, will succeed Mark Williamson as Chairman, effective January 1, 2020. The announcement came concurrently as Imperial Brands announced its earnings would fall below expectations. Meanwhile, the company has not announced a buyer for its premium cigar business it is divesting […]
Drew Estate, has announced that Fabien Ziegler, Director of Consumer Engagement, is leaving the company to pursue other interests. Ziegler is a twenty-year veteran of Drew Estate who served as an ambassador working on the sales and marketing ends – most recently leading Drew Estate’s Consumer Engagement team. He also served as a face for […]
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 […]
