Staffing
League of Fat Bastards Welcomes Ferdinand Piet as Vice President of Business Development for APAC and MENA Regions
August 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Ferdinand Piet, a seasoned expert with nearly two decades of experience in the cigar industry, has joined League of Fat Bastards (LOFB) Cigars as the Vice President of Business Development for the Asia Pacific, Australia, Middle East and North Africa (APAC and MENA) regions. Read more
Mike Palmer Promoted to National Sales Manager for Pospiech Distribution
July 19, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Pospiech Distribution announced this week the promotion of Mike Palmer to the position of National Sales Manager. Read more
Jonathan Carney & La Flor Domincana Part Ways
July 2, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, Jonathan Carney told Smokin Tabacco that he is no longer working for La Flor Dominicana. Read more
PCA Names Joshua Habursky as New Executive Director
June 26, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Board of Directors announced yesterday the promotion and hiring of Joshua Habursky to the role of PCA Executive Director, effective immediately. Read more
Premium Cigar Association Announces Departure of Scott Pearce
April 27, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association, a leading trade association representing specialty tobacco retailers, announces the departure of Scott Pearce, its executive director. Read more
Premium Cigar Association Expands Government Affairs Staff
April 15, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) welcomes Richard Chalkey as its new Director of Coalitions and Policy. Read more
Fratello Cigars Appoints Jennifer True as Vice President
April 11, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Fratello Cigars announces the appointment of Jennifer True as its new Vice President of Marketing and Operations, effective April 1, 2024. Read more
STG Creates One Global Commercial Organization and Promotes Régis Broersma to Chief Commercial Officer
March 8, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) announces the merger of its three commercial divisions into a singular, global structure to enhance the company’s growth potential. Read more
Espinosa Hires Chrissy Stratman to Southwest Territory Sales
February 12, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the hiring of Chrissy Stratman. Chrissy joins the Espinosa Team as the new Southwest Territory Manager for the states of Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico. Read more
Allison Trainer Departs Hooten Young
February 9, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Allison Trainer is departing from Hooten Young to continue growing her cigar business consulting, Abbondanza. Read more
E.P. Carrillo Announces Wayne Stoner as National Sales Manager
February 8, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
E.P. Carrillo Cigars announced today the promotion of Wayne Stoner to National Sales Manager starting February 19, 2024. Read more
Industry Veteran Ike Karipides Promoted to SVP, Sales at Drew Estate
February 8, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
In his new role, Karipides will also oversee the company’s Wholesale sales channel as well as the Trade Marketing and Business Intelligence departments. Read more
Espinosa Cigars Adds Brandon Luna to Sales Team
January 10, 2024 By Nicole Tabacco
Brandon will serve as the
new Territory Manager for the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Read more
Mike Copperman Named Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America
January 6, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The Board of Directors of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) has announced the appointment of Mike Copperman as the organization's new executive director. Read more
Crystal Herbert Joins Don Doroteo Sales Team
December 20, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Don Doroteo Cigarsannounces the addition ofCrystal Herbertto their sales team. Crystal will oversee Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Washington D.C. Like many in the cigar industry Crystal... Read more
Oliver Nivaud Resumes Marketing Role at United Cigar
December 17, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Dan Davison is no longer the Director of Marketing for United Cigar. Read more
Luciano Cigars Hires Mark Reddy as CEO, Promotes Ed Trevino to VP of Sales
November 18, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Luciano Cigars has announced Mark Reddy as its newly appointed Chief Executive Officer. Read more
Habanos S.A. Appoints Beatriz Garrido García to Operational Marketing Director
October 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Habanos S.A., the Cuban-state run cigar conglomerate, announced this week they have appointed Beatriz Garrido García as the company's newest Operational Marketing Director. Read more
All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars Unify Sales Team
August 9, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
It’s been said, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars have unified their... Read more
Ricardo Carioni joins Gesinta as CEO
July 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Spain’s leading cigar manufacturer, sales, education and marketing arm of premium cigar makers from Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Honduras and Mexico, Gesinta International Tobacco Company, announced the appointment of Ricardo Carioni... Read more