Gran Habano Cigars has a new National Sales Manager. This morning the company announced that Heather Payne will be assuming that role. Payne comes from the financial services industry with over 20 years of experience in sales marketing and corporate management. She is also a U.S. Army Veteran and mother of two who are currently serving. […]
On the eve of the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, we caught up with Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate, who joined us as a special guest as a part of the celebration for Episode 150 of Stogie Geeks. In this in-depth cigar conversation, we hit a variety of topics in regards to Drew Estate. Drew provided his insights […]
Just after the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, we caught up with Christian Eiroa of CLE Cigar Company, who joined us as a special guest for Episode 150 of Stogie Geeks. This year Eiroa just celebrated his 20th anniversary in the cigar business. In this in-depth cigar conversation, we take a look at Eiroa’s history in […]
In 2011, Davidoff of Geneva named Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard its Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, Davidoff has grown and this past year the company saw record revenue and production levels. There have been two key strategic initiatives we have seen from Davidoff: innovation and the “crop to shop strategy” – both of which have been […]
Granada based Mombaoho Cigars S.A. has announced a partnership with world renowned artist Todd White. As a part of this partnership, White has created ArtBox, a series of two original paintings that will adorn the company’s planned Tierra Volcan 8-Box Gift Set. White will join Mombaoho Cigars at in New Orleans at the 2015 IPCPR […]
If you watched Episode 146 of Stogie Geeks with former Drew Estate CEO Steve Saka, you heard for the first time of his plans to return to the cigar industry. It was the first interview with Saka since his non-compete with Drew Estate had expired on June 19, 2015. While Saka didn’t drop company names, […]
As we approach the final week heading into the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, a name who made a splash at last year’s IPCPR Trade Show is on the move. La Palina Cigars has announced that acclaimed cigar grower / cigar maker Hirochi Robaina is joining its team. In parallel, Robaina has told Cigar Aficionado he […]
Cornelius and Anthony, a premium boutique cigar company based in Virginia have announced that cigar industry veterans Courtney Smith and Spencer Drake have joined the company. Drake joins Cornelius & Anthony as its National Sales Director. Drake is best known to serve in similar capacities at Cubancan Cigars and A.J. Fernandez Cigars. In his new […]
On June 25, 2015, Steve Saka was a guest on Stogie Geeks Episode 146. After announcing June 19th, that his two year non-compete agreement had ended, Saka was officially allowed to return to the cigar industry. I happened to be the one to interview Saka, and during the conversation I asked him what his next move […]
Over the past couple of years, Fratello Cigars has been a rapidly growing company. Today the company announced a move to help support that growth as it has hired Mariela Matos as the company’s new brand manager. The move comes as the company is looking. In a press release announcing Matos’ hiring, company founder Omar […]
