Grigoris Kamperis has taken on the role of General Manager of Philip Morris Cyprus & Malta. With more than 15 years of experience in business development and financial management, Mr. Kamperis has distinguished himself for his ability to quickly adapt and innovate, leaving his mark on every position he has held.

Mr. Kamperis' journey with Philip Morris International began in 2016, where he held significant roles at Papastratos, the company's subsidiary in Greece, focusing on financial planning and business development. He served as Manager of Business Planning for Greece, Cyprus, and Malta, and previously held the role of Manager of Finance Controlling for the Southeast Europe Cluster. Mr. Kamperis takes the reins of Philip Morris Cyprus & Malta from Mr. Stavros Drakoularakos, who has assumed the position of Director of Communications Europe at Philip Morris International's Brussels office.

Giorgos Margonis, President and CEO of Papastratos with responsibilities for Greece, Cyprus, and Malta, commented: “I am confident that Grigoris Kamperis, with his strong professionalism and robust financial and business background, will excel in his new role as head of Philip Morris Cyprus & Malta. In this position, he will further enhance the company’s growth trajectory, making a decisive contribution to the realization of our vision for a smoke-free world. I sincerely wish Grigoris the best of success in his new and expanded duties.”

Philip Morris Cyprus is a subsidiary of Philip Morris International (PMI), a leading global tobacco company, with products available in more than 180 countries and a vast workforce of over 82,700 employees. PMI is leading a transformation in the tobacco industry, aiming to create a future without cigarette smoke and eventually replace cigarettes with better, scientifically substantiated alternatives, for the benefit of adult smokers who would otherwise continue smoking. Philip Morris Cyprus was established in 2021 to support the commercial distribution of PMI products in the country. The company’s vision is for Cyprus to marginalize the harmful habit of smoking, putting cigarettes where they belong—in museums.