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JTI Philippines Appoints Alan Jackson as General Manager

Alan Jackson will oversee JTI’s Philippine operations after earlier leadership roles in Tanzania, Canada and South Asia.

By VapeBrief Editorial 1 min read
Glass exterior of JTI's headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, against a blue sky
JTI headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, October 2020. Archival context photograph. Image: Guilhem Vellut Image source · CC BY 2.0 · Display crop and size variants; source image content retained.

Key points

  • Alan Jackson has been appointed general manager of JTI Philippines.
  • He joined JTI in 2007 and previously led its operations in Tanzania and Canada.
  • The company says its Philippine operations employ about 5,500 people.

Alan Jackson has been appointed general manager of JTI Philippines, Tobacco Reporter reported on October 20. His remit covers the company’s cigarette, nicotine pouch and heated tobacco operations in the country.

Jackson joined JTI in 2007. He previously served as general manager in Tanzania and Canada and as vice president of marketing and sales for South Asia.

The company said his priorities include business growth, product innovation and cooperation with government and industry groups against the illicit tobacco trade. The report did not specify targets or a timetable for those plans.

JTI has operated in the Philippines since 2000. Its local operations include an office and global services center in Taguig City, a manufacturing site in Malvar, Batangas, and close to 40 branches. It employs about 5,500 people in the country.

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