Leaders of change

If you’re disrupting your own company, bake in your communications plan, put your consumers and employees first, and explain why you’re transforming.

How new systems allows PMI to completely transform the way we develop and commercialize products for consumers, on our smoke-free journey.

Dr. Badrul Chowdhury talks about his journey from respiratory medicine to Chief Life Sciences Officer at Philip Morris International.

Collaborative action to end the illegal trade in tobacco and nicotine products is key to improving public health for all.

It is clear the world’s challenges will not be solved by one person or corporation or country going it alone. Strength will be drawn in the future from our embrace of a “multi mandate.”

By focusing on success rather than winning and talking rather than hating, we can make the next normal a better place.

Getting the balance right is vital if society is to move forward after COVID-19, writes Gregoire Verdeau.

Without challenges to the status quo—and their resulting frictions—new ideas wouldn’t exist.

PMI’s senior leaders on how they are moving the company forward.

PMI leaders on how to own your mistakes and invest your learnings in the future.

If all sides engage in a transparent “show me, don’t tell me” approach to sharing information, demonstrating results, and addressing concerns, ties will be formed, and progress will be made.

The key to PMI’s transformation lies in putting consumers front and center, say the company’s senior leaders.

While solutions born out of necessity might prove better than what we had before, it’s key to remain agile and resourceful even when things settle down.

Moving your business forward now will positively impact company progress in the post-COVID world.

The scientific mindset demands flexibility and a willingness to change beliefs based on new evidence—and this is a critical approach for business leaders to adopt if we’re to move society forward.

Jacek Olczak reflects on the lessons we can learn from the prohibition era.

Dr. Moira Gilchrist on how science can unlock the door to a smoke-free future in an era of uncertainty.

At PMI, we are trying to change the world by changing ourselves first, explains Marian Salzman.

Four pillars can support building an engaged organization in which people have clarity on how they contribute to broader objectives and grow as professionals.

Frederic Patitucci, Chief People & Culture Officer at Philip Morris International, on the challenge of anticipating change, the importance of a supportive work culture, and creating teams shaped by a sense of belonging.

How the success of a grassroots mentoring program shows PMI’s commitment to wellbeing, writes Stefano Volpetti.