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Netra Shetty
Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) (previously named Philip Morris Companies Inc.) is based in Henrico County, Virginia, and is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, Inc., United States Smokeless Tobacco, Inc., Philip Morris Capital Corporation, and Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. It is one of the world's largest tobacco corporations. Philip Morris International was spun off in 2008. In addition, Altria Group, Inc. has a 28.7% economic and voting interest in one of the world's largest brewing companies, UK based SABMiller plc, where it has 3 seats on the 11-person board of directors. It is a component of the S&P 500 and was a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average until February 19, 2008. The company has its headquarters in unincorporated Henrico County, Virginia, less than five miles West of the city limit of Richmond and less than ten miles from its downtown Richmond buildings.
On January 27, 2003, Philip Morris Companies Inc. changed its name to Altria Group, Inc. On March 30, 2007, a spin out of Kraft Foods subsidiary (publicly traded since 2001) was concluded through distribution of the remaining stake of shares (88.1%) to Altria shareholders. As a result, Altria no longer holds any interest in Kraft Foods. On March 28, 2008 a similar spin out of Philip Morris International was completed with 100% of shares being distributed to Altria shareholders.
On January 6, 2009, Altria Group, Inc. completed the acquisition of UST Inc., a moist smokeless tobacco manufacturer; UST owned Ste Michelle Wine Estates, a wine company.
Great companies start with great people. The success of Altria and its family of companies depends on attracting, developing and retaining talented people. That’s why we offer competitive compensation and benefits, provide leadership development programs and help our employees thrive both inside and outside the workplace.
GUIDED BY OUR MISSION & VALUES
We continually invest in and develop our people across Altria’s businesses. In fact, “Invest in Leadership” is one of the four Mission Goals that supports Altria's Mission. Likewise, our Values – including “Integrity, Trust & Respect” and “Sharing with Others” – guide our commitment to our people.
CHALLENGING OUR PEOPLE
We challenge our people through meaningful assignments and work experiences to reach their full potential. This approach allows us to deliver against our “Can’t Beat The Experience" recruiting proposition for employees throughout their careers.
INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE MOVES OUR BUSINESSES FORWARD
By investing in leadership, offering meaningful work experiences and challenging assignments, we cultivate employees who are focused on achieving our mission. We offer highly competitive compensation and benefits to attract and retain the best people for our companies. Our goal is a collaborative, engaged and diverse workforce known for high levels of success, quality, creativity, innovation and safety
Mr. Michael E. Szymanczyk, Mike has been Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Altria Group Inc. since March 2008. Mr. Szymanczyk is particularly focused on leading Altria Group Inc. in proactively engaging with its broad array of stakeholders in an effort to meet society's expectations of a responsible company. He served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Philip Morris USA Inc. from November 1997 to July 2008 and as its Chief Operating Officer from July 1997 to November 1997. He joined Philip Morris USA in October 1990 as Senior Vice President of Sales. He has been Chairman of Philip Morris USA Inc. since August 2002. Mr. Szymanczyk served as Chairman of Philip Morris USA Inc., a subsidiary of Altria Group Inc. from April 2002 to July 2008. He has been a Director of Altria Group since 2008 and served as Director of Philip Morris USA since March 2008. He serves as the Chairman of the Dean's Advisory Council for the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, the University of Richmond, the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering Foundation, the United Negro College Fund and the Richmond Performing Arts Center. Mr. Szymanczyk received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Indiana University in 1971.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Michael Szymanczyk, Philip Morris USA is consolidating manufacturing operations from North Carolina to Richmond — bringing a $230 million investment and another 1,900 jobs. Scientists are moving into the $350 million research facility downtown. The best part? Because Philip Morris makes a product that kills hundreds of thousands of people every year, it tends to give away a lot "make-good" money — and that's good for Richmond. Szymanczyk is sending public affairs reps to community meetings in Jackson Ward, and Wilder appointed him to the performing arts center board. He's a bit stiff, though, and recently whiffed when asked if he'd pose with a cigarette, adding, sacrilegiously, "I don't smoke."
On January 27, 2003, Philip Morris Companies Inc. changed its name to Altria Group, Inc. On March 30, 2007, a spin out of Kraft Foods subsidiary (publicly traded since 2001) was concluded through distribution of the remaining stake of shares (88.1%) to Altria shareholders. As a result, Altria no longer holds any interest in Kraft Foods. On March 28, 2008 a similar spin out of Philip Morris International was completed with 100% of shares being distributed to Altria shareholders.
On January 6, 2009, Altria Group, Inc. completed the acquisition of UST Inc., a moist smokeless tobacco manufacturer; UST owned Ste Michelle Wine Estates, a wine company.
Great companies start with great people. The success of Altria and its family of companies depends on attracting, developing and retaining talented people. That’s why we offer competitive compensation and benefits, provide leadership development programs and help our employees thrive both inside and outside the workplace.
GUIDED BY OUR MISSION & VALUES
We continually invest in and develop our people across Altria’s businesses. In fact, “Invest in Leadership” is one of the four Mission Goals that supports Altria's Mission. Likewise, our Values – including “Integrity, Trust & Respect” and “Sharing with Others” – guide our commitment to our people.
CHALLENGING OUR PEOPLE
We challenge our people through meaningful assignments and work experiences to reach their full potential. This approach allows us to deliver against our “Can’t Beat The Experience" recruiting proposition for employees throughout their careers.
INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE MOVES OUR BUSINESSES FORWARD
By investing in leadership, offering meaningful work experiences and challenging assignments, we cultivate employees who are focused on achieving our mission. We offer highly competitive compensation and benefits to attract and retain the best people for our companies. Our goal is a collaborative, engaged and diverse workforce known for high levels of success, quality, creativity, innovation and safety
Mr. Michael E. Szymanczyk, Mike has been Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Altria Group Inc. since March 2008. Mr. Szymanczyk is particularly focused on leading Altria Group Inc. in proactively engaging with its broad array of stakeholders in an effort to meet society's expectations of a responsible company. He served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Philip Morris USA Inc. from November 1997 to July 2008 and as its Chief Operating Officer from July 1997 to November 1997. He joined Philip Morris USA in October 1990 as Senior Vice President of Sales. He has been Chairman of Philip Morris USA Inc. since August 2002. Mr. Szymanczyk served as Chairman of Philip Morris USA Inc., a subsidiary of Altria Group Inc. from April 2002 to July 2008. He has been a Director of Altria Group since 2008 and served as Director of Philip Morris USA since March 2008. He serves as the Chairman of the Dean's Advisory Council for the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, the University of Richmond, the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering Foundation, the United Negro College Fund and the Richmond Performing Arts Center. Mr. Szymanczyk received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Indiana University in 1971.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Michael Szymanczyk, Philip Morris USA is consolidating manufacturing operations from North Carolina to Richmond — bringing a $230 million investment and another 1,900 jobs. Scientists are moving into the $350 million research facility downtown. The best part? Because Philip Morris makes a product that kills hundreds of thousands of people every year, it tends to give away a lot "make-good" money — and that's good for Richmond. Szymanczyk is sending public affairs reps to community meetings in Jackson Ward, and Wilder appointed him to the performing arts center board. He's a bit stiff, though, and recently whiffed when asked if he'd pose with a cigarette, adding, sacrilegiously, "I don't smoke."