Michael Szymanczyk
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Born | Michael Edward Szymanczyk 3 January 1949 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Alma mater | Indiana University (BS) |
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Michael Edward "Mike" Szymanczyk (born 3 January 1949) is a former Chairman and CEO of Altria Group, serving in that position from 2008 to 2012.[1] He previously served as Chairman and CEO of Philip Morris Companies Inc. between April 2002 and August 2002.
Biography[]
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the Kelley School of Business of Indiana University in 1971.[2] Szmanczyk played varsity basketball for Indiana University
He started his career at Procter & Gamble, working his way through their brand management path.
Prior to his appointment as chairman, he served as President and CEO of Philip Morris USA between November 1997 and April 2002.[1] He was Chief Operating Officer of Philip Morris USA from July 1997 to November 1997.[citation needed] Michael first joined Philip Morris USA as Senior Vice President, Sales, in October 1990.[1]
Philanthropy[]
He currently serves on the board of trustees for the , the University of Richmond, and the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering Foundation. Szmanczyk is also Chairman of the Dean's Advisory Council for the school's Kelley School of Business.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Michael E. Szymanczyk". Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- ^ "Michael E. Szymanczyk". Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- 1949 births
- Living people
- Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball players
- American chief executives
- American tobacco industry executives
- University of Richmond people
- Virginia Commonwealth University people
- Philip Morris USA
- 20th-century American businesspeople
- American men's basketball players
- American business biography, 1940s birth stubs