PMI U.S. Appoints Jody Sunna as Chief Communications Officer
Philip Morris International Inc.’s U.S. business (PMI U.S.) today announced the appointment of Jody Sunna as U.S. Chief Communications Officer, effective September 1, 2025. In this role, Sunna will lead corporate, regulatory, civil society, and category communications across PMI’s U.S. operations, and serve as a member of the PMI U.S. Senior Management Team.
PMI U.S. Celebrates Completion of Veterans Housing Village in Longmont, CO
Philip Morris International Inc.’s U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) congratulate Veterans Community Project (VCP) for completing construction of its veterans village in Longmont, Colorado, joining VCP and state, regional and community leaders for a housewarming event. PMI U.S. provided VCP with a $250,000 investment in 2024, with a portion of the resources dedicated to the critical services provided to veterans in the village, which provides housing and social services to area veterans at no cost. PMI U.S. has committed an additional $250,000 to VCP in 2025.
Americans to Corporate America: Step Up, Get Local, and Lead with Your Values
A groundbreaking new survey, “Invested in America: Today’s High Standards for U.S. Companies,” released today on behalf of Philip Morris International’s U.S. businesses (“PMI U.S.”), reveals that the majority of Americans expect corporations to take a leading role in addressing community and societal challenges—favoring local impact.
PMI U.S. Appoints Industry Veteran Peter Diatelevi as Chief Sales and Distribution Officer as Company Expands Smoke-Free Portfolio to Meet Growing Demand
Philip Morris International Inc.’s (PMI) U.S. business today announced the appointment of Peter Diatelevi as Chief Sales and Distribution Officer. In this role, Diatelevi will report to Seth Kaufman, Chief Commercial Officer, and serve as a member of the PMI U.S. Commercial Leadership Team. Diatelevi succeeds Paul Sammartino, who has made the decision to retire this summer. The company expressed gratitude for Sammartino’s dedicated and dynamic leadership of the sales team, acknowledging his many contributions.
More Than Half of Military Spouses Cite Employment as Their Top Concern
In a new report released today, PMI U.S. highlights the often-overlooked challenge of sustained employment for military spouses. The report underscores the company’s ambition to support U.S. military members, veterans and their families. This commitment is driven by a strong desire among PMI U.S. employees and reflects an ongoing pledge to meet the diverse needs of America’s military families.
PMI U.S. Hosts Clinic on Legal Support for Veterans
On Friday, May 2, 2025, PMI U.S. hosted experts from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, the Rocky Mountain Veterans Advocacy Project in Colorado and the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Panelists shared their practice experience, case studies and policy recommendations to help address common challenges that military families face.
PMI U.S. Reveals Ft. Lauderdale as Next IQOS Launch City to Provide Residents 21+ Who Smoke a Better Alternative to Leave Cigarettes Behind
PMI U.S. today announced the introduction of its IQOS heated tobacco system in the greater Fort Lauderdale area. The “Be the First” pilot program will give Fort Lauderdale area residents 21+ who consume nicotine the opportunity to join a waiting list to be among the first to try this innovative product. PMI U.S. is on a mission to improve public health by providing alternatives that are a better choice than continuing to smoke. Today’s announcement comes after more than 5,000 adults aged 21 and over participated in the “Be the First” pilot program in Austin, TX, where IQOS is now commercially available.
PMI U.S. IQOS System Now Commercially Available to Austinites 21+ Looking for a Better Alternative to Cigarettes
PMI U.S. is on a mission to improve public health by offering better alternatives to conventional cigarettes and other traditional tobacco products. Today, PMI U.S. announced its FDA-authorized IQOS system is now commercially available to residents in the Greater Austin area online at www.IQOS.com/us, at select pop-up stores and other 21+ venues.
CPG, Wine & Spirits Veteran Seth Kaufman Joins PMI U.S. as Chief Commercial Officer as Company Expands Smoke-Free Portfolio to Meet Growing Demand
PMI U.S., which is on a mission to improve public health by providing smoke-free alternatives to legal-age nicotine consumers, announced today that Seth Kaufman will become its U.S. chief commercial officer. Kaufman, a veteran of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, including wine & spirits, will lead commercial strategy for smoke-free products, including ZYN nicotine pouches, General snus and the IQOS heat-not-burn device. He will report to PMI U.S. CEO Stacey Kennedy as a member of the U.S. executive team.
Swedish Match North America, an affiliate of Phillip Morris International Inc., donates $1 million to support hurricane relief through one of its philanthropic initiatives, We Care by ZYN
Swedish Match North America, an affiliate of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) today announced a $1 million donation on behalf of its U.S. affiliates to support hurricane relief efforts across six U.S. states. We Care by ZYN is a part of a multi-pronged approach for corporate and employee giving, with the goal of making a meaningful difference in the communities where PMI’s U.S. affiliates operate.
New Study by KPMG Reveals Alarming Levels of Illicit Cigarettes in the EU, with France Accounting for Almost Half of the Consumption
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (
NYSE: PM) today warns about increasing rates of illicit cigarette consumption in the European Union (EU), which are depriving governments of billions in tax revenues and eroding tobacco control policies. PMI calls for a reassessment of policy choices that may be contributing to the year-over-year growth of the illicit market in the region and for innovative approaches that can help drive millions away from continued smoking to be considered.
