Stacey Kennedy

President of Americas Region & Chief Executive Officer of US Business, Philip Morris

Search every verified Stacey Kennedy interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Stacey Kennedy, President of the Americas Region and CEO of Philip Morris International's U.S. business, has recently highlighted the company's investments and public health messaging. In July 2026, she discussed PMI's $1.2 billion investment in a new ZYN nicotine pouch manufacturing plant in Aurora, Colorado, describing it as a response to sustained growth in demand for the product. She also characterized the FDA's authorization of ZYN as a "major milestone," stating that the agency reviewed scientific evidence and concluded that using the product instead of cigarettes reduces risk of certain diseases. Kennedy emphasized the company's efforts to prevent youth access, citing partnerships with retailers and training programs to enforce the minimum purchase age of 21. In earlier appearances, Kennedy has framed PMI's U.S. operations as a long-term commitment to American manufacturing and jobs, noting that the company has invested $20 billion in the U.S. over three years and has doubled its workforce since acquiring Swedish Match. She has described smoking as the number one preventable cause of death in the U.S. and argued that nicotine itself is not the primary cause of smoking-related disease, attributing harm to chemicals in cigarette smoke. Kennedy has also expressed optimism about the American investment climate and the workforce, and stated that the company aims to manufacture its U.S. consumables domestically.