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 […]
Cigar News: Davidoff of Geneva USA Names New Sales and Marketing Directors
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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, […]
Cigar News: Report – José Dominguez Arrested in the Dominican Republic
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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 […]
Cigar News: José Blanco Departs E.P. Carrillo
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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 […]
Cigar News: Trey Andrews Resigns from Micallef Cigars
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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 […]
Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Head Rob Norris Moves to Fontem Ventures
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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 […]
Cigar News: Perdomo Cigars Promotes Nicholas Perdomo, III to National Director of Sales
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Perdomo Cigars had announced it has promoted Nicholas Perdomo, III. to National Director of Sales. “Nicholas is more than deserving of his new position with our company,” states Nick Perdomo, Jr. in a press release “His passion, work ethic, and conviction to be the very best is inspiring.” “I have never pushed my son to […]
Cigar News: STG Begins Search for New President of General Cigar
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General Cigar will be looking for a new President. Today Scandinavian Tobacco Group announced that Régis Broersma, President of General Cigar and Senior Vice President of Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s North America Branded Business Division has accepted a new role in Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) and will be relocating to Europe shortly to take over the […]
Cigar News: Dan Carr Out as CEO of ITG Brands
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The Dan Carr era at ITG Brands LLC has come to an end. Today the company named longtime company executive Oliver Kutz its new President and CEO replacing Carr who had held both titles. Carr is best known to premium cigar enthusiasts as the former President of General Cigar Company. Carr had started his career […]
Cigar News: Bryan Bird Named Director of Sales for National Accounts
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Drew Estate has announced that Bryan Bird is its new Director of Sales for National Accounts. Prior to joining Drew Estate, Bird worked for nineteen years at Thompson Cigar. He most recently served as its Director of Merchandising, a role he had since 2015. Bryan began his journey in Thompson’s call center, quickly progressed to […]