Kretek International, Inc. has announced the departure of long-time Chief Sales Officer Patrick Hurd after two decades with the company. Hurd’s exit from the company is expected as of May 31, 2021. Patrick Hurd originally joined Kretek in November 2000, while launching its Canadian subsidiary, Kretek Canada. In June 2011, he moved to the United […]
Raúl Castro has resigned as First Secretary of the Communist Party in Cuba. The resignation marks the end of a 62-year era where either Raúl or his brother, Fidel Castro were in control. In 2018, Raúl Castro opted to not seek another term as President of Cuba and was succeeded by Miguel Díaz-Canel, but had […]
Jessi Flores, the man who ran Drew Estate’s Subculture Studios, has announced he is the new Creative Director of Mombacho Cigars S.A.. Flores made the announcement via a YouTube video which was confirmed in a communication by Mombacho Cigars. According to Flores, he will be involved in artwork and brand development. He also mentioned he […]
The restructuring of the leadership team at Mombacho Cigar S.A. continues. Today it was announced that Indiana Ortez, one of the rising stars in the cigar industry is the Grenada-based company’s new General Manager. The story was first reported by Cigar Aficionado and then confirmed by Ortez on her Facebook page. Ortez is the daughter […]
The Premium Cigar Association has officially named Glynn Loope as its State Advocacy Director. Loope joined the organization back in November in an advisory role for state government affairs. Now his role becomes a full-time gig. Loope is best known for his role as executive director for Cigar Rights of America for twelve years from […]
Claudio Sgroi, who currently served as Mombacho Cigars’ Master Blender and had been the face of the company for several years, is leaving Mombacho Cigars. Sgroi has said he will focus on his family and other professional ventures, including his role as President of the Nicaraguan Tobacco Chamber (CNT). “In the past decade I worked […]
This morning, Espinosa Cigars reported the passing of Humberto “Machito” Garcia. Machito, together with his son Carlos, and Erik Espinosa were instrumental in the establishment and operation of the La Zona factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Machito had managed several factories in Cuba prior to coming to Nicaragua and eventually joining up with the La Zona […]
Swisher President John J. Miller will be adding Chief Executive Officer to his title. Today the tobacco giant announced that its Board of Directors has elected Miller to serve as both President and Chief Executive Officer. Miller had been in the President’s role since 2017. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President of […]
Basel, Switzerland, February 10, 2021 – Oettinger Davidoff AG, the world-leading producer of handmade premium cigars, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, has appointed Luc Hyvernat to become new Senior Vice President Chief Commercial Officer, effective March 1, 2021. Oettinger Davidoff AG has announced that Luc Hyvernat will be its new Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial […]
The executive restructuring at Mombacho Cigars continues this week as the company has named Jared Ingrisano the company’s Director of Global Sales. Ingrisano is best known for working at Debonaire House. It’s the second major appointment this week at Mombacho Cigars. On Tuesday, it was announced that founder Cam Heaps would be assuming the President’s […]
