Philip Morris International Appoints Hervé Kamdem as General Manager for Tunisia and Libya
Philip Morris International (PMI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hervé Kamdem as General Manager for Tunisia and Libya. This appointment is part of a career marked by managing markets in transition and leading organizational transformations.
Background and Expertise
Hervé Kamdem holds a degree in industrial engineering and an MBA from the Alliance Manchester Business School (United Kingdom). He combines a solid analytical approach with operational expertise acquired in several African markets. With over 20 years of experience, he has evolved in environments characterized by strong dynamics of change.
Within PMI, Hervé Kamdem has held various positions in high-stakes contexts, where he has accompanied the transformation of multi-country models, reinforced operational excellence, and structured organizations to improve their resilience. His experiences in Mali, Senegal, Nigeria, and the Indian Ocean have demonstrated his ability to lead transition phases, lay the foundations for more solid systems, and drive sustainable dynamics.
Vision for Tunisia
Hervé Kamdem expresses his vision for Tunisia: "What motivates me in Tunisia is the market's potential, as well as the opportunity to build solid solutions in an evolving environment. At PMI, we are gradually transforming our model: over $16 billion has been invested in smoke-free products, over 43 million adults have made the transition, and over 40% of our revenue now comes from these alternatives. A transformation is being built step by step, relying on local expertise and solutions adapted to the context."
A Sector in Transition
This vision is part of a sector in transition, where models are evolving towards combustion-free alternatives and balances are being redefined. With this appointment, PMI chooses to consolidate its transformation through leadership that is attentive to local specificities, capable of accompanying change in a structured and progressive manner.
A Clear Will to Support Development
The arrival of Hervé Kamdem in Tunisia responds to a clear will to support development based on strategic management, coherence, and continuity, in line with PMI's global strategy towards a smoke-free future.
