CEO DIALOGUE #46 - Jacek Olczak, PMI

Philip Morris International CEO Jacek Olczak discusses the triumphs and challenges of a bold business transformation with Jean-François Manzoni.

0:00 Introduction
2:17 PMI becomes a stand-alone company
3:57 PMI commits to a smoke-free future
10:25 Managing the transformation
13:41 Today, PMI manages three distinct business units
16:42 Zoom on smoke-free products
20:21 Traditional cigarette business: playing defense
24:49 More on smoke-free products
28:00 On IQOS in particular
30:43 Developing a completely different business: beyond nicotine
36:28 Ever feel unfairly treated?
37:57 Out of the transformation comes a new PMI
40:19 How did growing up in communist Poland influence Jacek's leadership?
42:33 Continuing to learn is not optional!
45:17 Treat change as an opportunity rather than a threat
47:13 Remain curious and manage your time well
51:12 You love your job because

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