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 […]
Cigar News: Jessi Flores Joins Mombacho Cigars SA as Creative Director
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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 […]
Cigar News: Indiana Ortez Named General Manager of Mombacho Cigars S.A.
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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 […]
Cigar News: PCA Hires Glynn Loope Full Time as State Advocacy Director
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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 […]
Cigar News: Claudio Sgroi Departs Mombacho Cigars
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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 […]
Cigar News: Humberto “Machito” Garcia of La Zona Passes Away
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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 […]
Cigar News: John Miller Promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer at Swisher
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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 […]
Cigar News: Luc Hyvernat Succeeds Jim Young as Oettinger Davidoff AG Chief Commercial Officer
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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 […]
Cigar News: Mombacho Cigars Names Jared Ingrisano Director of Global Sales
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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 […]
Cigar News: Mombacho Cigars Founder Cam Heaps Takes Over as Company President
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Mombacho Cigars has announced that the company’s founder Cam Heaps will now be stepping into the role as President of the Company. The role had been previously held by Claudio Sgroi who continues to serve as the company’s Master Blender and Partner in Mombacho Cigars. “It’s great to have Cam now heading operations, and […]