Stacey Kennedy
About Stacey Kennedy
Stacey Kennedy is the President of the Americas Region and CEO of PMI's U.S. Business, with a robust career at Philip Morris International since 1995.
Stacey Kennedy: President, Americas Region and CEO of PMI's U.S. Business
Stacey Kennedy serves as the President of the Americas Region and CEO of Philip Morris International’s (PMI) U.S. business. She has held this role with PMI, a leading international tobacco company, playing a significant role in its U.S. market strategies and operations. Kennedy's extensive experience within the company has equipped her with deep insights into both domestic and international markets, positioning her effectively to lead PMI's initiatives in the region.
Educational Background of Stacey Kennedy
Stacey Kennedy holds a bachelor's degree in sociology and cultural anthropology from Randolph College. She furthered her education by earning an Executive MBA from IMD in Switzerland, one of the world's leading business schools. This combination of cultural studies and business management has provided her with a unique perspective on both the human and strategic elements necessary for her leadership roles.
Early Career of Stacey Kennedy at Philip Morris
Stacey Kennedy began her career with Philip Morris USA in 1995 as a Territory Sales Manager. This entry-level role allowed her to gain crucial field experience and understand the company's sales dynamics from the ground up. Her early years laid a solid foundation for her subsequent leadership roles at Philip Morris International.
Stacey Kennedy's Leadership Roles in Philip Morris
In 2006, Stacey Kennedy was appointed Vice President, Sales, Southeast Region in Atlanta. She then joined PMI’s Operations Center in Lausanne as Vice President, Sales Strategy in 2010, where she focused on global sales strategies. In April 2013, she became Area Vice President, Southeast Europe. From 2015, she served as Managing Director for Germany, Austria, Croatia, and Slovenia, managing operations and overseeing significant regional markets.
Stacey Kennedy's Role in South and Southeast Asia Region
Stacey Kennedy was appointed President of the South & Southeast Asia Region in 2018. In this role, she led PMI's initiatives and operations across a diverse set of markets in Asia, demonstrating her capability to handle complex regional strategies and contribute to the company's growth in these areas.