Andreas Kurali
About Andreas Kurali
Andreas Kurali is the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Head of Finance Transformation at Philip Morris International, with a career spanning various global finance roles since joining the company in 1993.
Title and Current Role
Andreas Kurali currently serves as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Head of Finance Transformation at Philip Morris International. In this role, he oversees financial operations and drives transformational initiatives within the finance department. His responsibilities include strategic planning, financial analysis, and the implementation of key transformation projects.
Education and Expertise
Andreas Kurali holds an MBA from the University of Mannheim, Germany. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in business management and finance, which has been instrumental in his various high-level roles throughout his career. His expertise includes financial strategy, management, and transformation.
Career Background and Progression
Andreas Kurali began his career with Philip Morris Germany in 1993 as a Finance Trainee. He advanced through various finance roles, including Director, Finance and Information Systems for PMI’s Worldwide Duty Free business in 2003. From 2005 to 2008, he served as Director, Finance, Mexico. He then became Vice President of Finance for the Latin America & Canada Region until 2012, followed by Vice President, Finance of the Asia Region until 2014. Before his current role, he was the Vice President and Controller from March 2015.
Leadership in Financial Transformation
In his role as Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Head of Finance Transformation, Andreas Kurali has been pivotal in leading financial transformation initiatives. His focus includes modernizing financial processes, enhancing efficiency, and integrating advanced financial systems. Through his leadership, the finance department aims to support the company's strategic goals and drive long-term financial stability.