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 […]
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, […]
