Philip Morris Cyprus appoints Christos Tsagkalidis as new general manager
Philip Morris Cyprus has announced the appointment of Christos Tsagkalidis as its new general manager, coinciding with the company’s fifth year of operations in Cyprus. Tsagkalidis brings extensive experience in strategy, business transformation, and innovation from his previous senior roles at Philip Morris International (PMI) on both European and global levels.
Since joining PMI in 2018, Tsagkalidis has held strategic leadership positions, most recently serving as Head of Strategy and Programme Delivery Europe. His focus has been on advancing PMI’s vision for a smoke-free future through organisational transformation and operational excellence. Prior to joining PMI, he gained expertise in business consulting, entrepreneurship, and international business across multiple markets.
Tina Davou, Managing Director for PMI Greece, Cyprus and Malta, highlighted Tsagkalidis’ strong strategic acumen and commitment to people development as key assets as the Cyprus operation moves into its next phase. Tsagkalidis expressed his pride in leading the company at this milestone and his dedication to further progress towards a smoke-free Cyprus.
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