Philip Morris International Announces New Regional Leadership
The appointments strengthen the company’s leadership pipeline as it moves towards a smoke‑free future
Philip Morris International (PMI) (NYSE: PM) announced a series of regional leadership appointments that support its ongoing shift toward a smoke‑free future.
Effective August 1, 2026, Marco Hannappel has been appointed President, Europe Region, and Can Kuterdem has been appointed President, Latin America & Canada Region. These appointments build on PMI’s evolved organizational model announced in late 2025, under which Gijs de Best serves as President, South Asia, Indochina, CIS & Middle East & Africa Region, and Vassilis Gkatzelis continues as President East & Southeast Asia, Pacific and PMI Global Travel Retail Region. The four regional presidents report to Frederic de Wilde - CEO of the International Business Unit of PMI and are the key operational leaders for the unit that generates the large majority of total PMI net revenues.
Marco Hannappel takes over the role of President, Europe Region, succeeding Massimo Andolina, who was recently announced as PMI’s Group Chief Financial Officer, both effective August 1, 2026.
