Altria's companies have a strong American heritage stretching back more than 200 years. We're a FORTUNE 500 company, proud to call Richmond, Virginia our home.

For decades we’ve been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. More than ever, U.S. adult nicotine consumers 21+ today are seeking smoke-free options that fit their lifestyles.

We believe they deserve options – options that satisfy and delight them, that keep pace with their evolving expectations, and that can potentially reduce risk. We’re here to meet that demand, making a meaningful impact in harm reduction while delivering products people love. We’re Moving Beyond SmokingTM.

With urgency, determination, and a commitment to responsibility, we’ll shape the future of nicotine enjoyment.

Our Companies

Our tobacco companies – which have been the undisputed market leaders in the U.S. tobacco industry for decades – include some of the most enduring names in American business.

In combustibles, we own Philip Morris USA, the maker of Marlboro® cigarettes and John Middleton, manufacturer of Black & Mild® cigars. Our smoke-free portfolio includes ownership of U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the maker of Copenhagen® and Skoal®, Helix Innovations, the maker of on!® oral nicotine pouches and NJOY, maker of NJOY ACE®*, and NJOY DAILY®, the first e-vapor products to receive market authorizations from the Food and Drug Administration for both tobacco and menthol variants.

Additionally, we have a majority-owned joint venture with JT Group, Horizon Innovations, for the U.S. marketing and commercialization of heated tobacco stick products.

Our equity investments include Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the world’s largest brewer and Cronos Group, a leading Canadian cannabinoid company.

Learn more about our corporate structure, our heritage and click the logos below to visit one of our operating companies' websites.


Our Leadership

Billy Gifford

Chief Executive Officer
Altria Group, Inc.

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Jody Begley

Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer
Altria Group, Inc.

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Olivier Houpert

Chief Innovation & Product Officer
Altria Client Services LLC

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Jennifer Hunter

Senior Vice President
Corporate Citizenship &
Chief Sustainability Officer
Altria Client Services LLC

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Sal Mancuso

Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Altria Group, Inc.

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Bob McCarter

Executive Vice President
General Counsel
Altria Group, Inc.

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Heather Newman

Senior Vice President
Chief Strategy & Growth Officer
Altria Group, Inc.

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Todd Walker

Senior Vice President
Government Affairs & Public Policy
Altria Client Services LLC

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Charlie Whitaker

Senior Vice President
Chief Human Resources Officer
Chief Compliance Officer
Altria Group, Inc.

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I have long believed in the power of Purpose, and I’ve seen firsthand the business benefits of a well-articulated and fully engrained Purpose statement. As we explore future business opportunities beyond nicotine, we’ll be seeking to elevate new everyday moments for an even broader consumer base.

Prevent Underage Use

Kids should not smoke, vape or use any tobacco or nicotine products. It's a goal we share with public health, policy makers, parents, youth-serving organizations and many others who care about young people making healthy decisions.

ESG Reporting & Data

Stakeholders expect us to clearly communicate where we’re focused and how we're doing. Through our annual reporting we communicate our progress toward key metrics and update our disclosures to align with evolving expectations.
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2028 Enterprise Goals

Our 2028 Enterprise Goals offer more clarity on our aspirations to continue to lead in the U.S. tobacco space, maintain strong operating margins, generate earnings growth, steadily grow our dividend and maintain a strong balance sheet.

* Due to orders issued by the International Trade Commission, effective March 31, 2025, NJOY is prohibited from importing, marketing, selling and distributing NJOY ACE devices and pods in the United States.