Craig Johnson serves as Executive Vice President of Altria Group. He has held this position since January 2009. He oversees Altria Group's three tobacco operating companies, Philip Morris USA, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, and John Middleton, as well as Altria Sales & Distribution and Altria Consumer Engagement Services. Under Craig's leadership, Altria’s tobacco operating companies build strong relationships with adult tobacco consumers and the trade (wholesalers and retailers) to responsibly and profitably grow market share of their brands. As part of this effort, ALS&D employees call on more than 250,000 retail stores monthly to enhance Altria’s tobacco operating companies’ brands in a focused and responsible way. From August 2008 through December 2009, Craig also served as President of PM USA leading its Manufacturing and Brand Management organizations. Craig has extensive experience with leadership development, brand management and sales in the consumer packaged goods industry. He held a variety of senior leadership positions at PM USA after joining the company as a Vice President in 1991. Prior to joining the company, he was with Frito-Lay Inc. and Procter & Gamble. Active in the community, Craig serves on the boards of directors of St. Christopher's School, the Peter Paul Development Center, and the First Tee of Richmond and Chesterfield in Virginia. Previous | Next
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