Philip Morris Limited (PML), the affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI) in the UK and Ireland, has announced the appointment of Claire Jolly as its new senior director of corporate affairs.
This role encompasses government and regulatory affairs, communications, scientific engagement and illicit trade prevention.
As the business continues to expand its multi-category portfolio of smoke-free products in an ever-changing market, Claire’s leadership, expertise and insight will “navigate PML through a new regulatory landscape, shaped by the Tobacco & Vapes Act in the UK and the upcoming Irish Presidency of the EU,” it said.
Jolly joins PML from Beaufort Strategy, a boutique advisory firm. Previously, she was Director of European Government Affairs at Elliott, a global multi-strategy hedge fund, where she worked for more than 16 years.
Jolly said: “We have a once in a generation opportunity to accelerate the shift away from cigarettes, and clamp down on illicit trade and underage sales, while continuing to support millions of adult smokers to switch to better alternatives.
“I’m delighted to be joining a Fortune 500 company that’s invested in the research, science, technology and innovation needed to realise this vision and a talented global team determined to deliver on our shared ambitions.”
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