JTI (Japan Tobacco International)

Japan Tobacco International, or JTI, is a prominent international tobacco and vaping company, with a presence in over 120 countries. It is the tobacco division of Japan Tobacco Inc., which is a major tobacco company in Japan. JTI is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and its holding company is JT International SA.

JTI boasts some of the most recognizable and popular tobacco brands in the world, such as Winston, Mevius, Camel, and LD. The company's president and CEO is Eddy Pirard, and Koji Shimayoshi serves as the deputy CEO and executive vice president for business development and corporate strategy.

The company was established in 1999 after its parent company JT Group acquired the non-US operations of R.J. Reynolds. Since then, JTI has grown rapidly and has an international workforce of over 46,000 employees.

JTI is committed to nurturing its brand portfolio, while also leading the way in Reduced-Risk Products and implementing innovative and sustainable business practices. The company's goal is to become the fastest-growing and most innovative tobacco company while prioritizing sustainability in all aspects of its operations.

Founded: 1999
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Website: https://www.jti.com/