STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Philip Morris International Inc.’s U.S. business (PMI U.S.) today announced the appointment of Jody Sunna as U.S. Chief Communications Officer, effective September 1, 2025. In this role, Sunna will lead corporate, regulatory, civil society, and category communications across PMI’s U.S. operations, and serve as a member of the PMI U.S. Senior Management Team.
Sunna brings extensive experience from PMI’s global organization, where she has held leadership roles since 2018. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Global Corporate Communications, shaping and executing global communications strategies that strengthened the company’s reputation and stakeholder engagement.
“Jody is a tenacious leader, collaborative partner, and staunch believer in our mission, and will add tremendous value as we continue advancing on our bold vision of moving America’s 30 million legal-age smokers to FDA-authorized better products, to the benefit of public health,” said Stacey Kennedy, PMI U.S. CEO. “Her appointment reinforces our commitment to building trust, communicating transparently, and earning an exemplary reputation for good corporate citizenship as we accelerate toward America’s smoke-free future.”
Before joining PMI, Sunna spent more than 15 years in leadership roles across consumer and corporate communications and public relations in the U.S. Her deep expertise at the intersection of business transformation and public dialogue uniquely positions her to lead communications efforts in this dynamic moment for the company and the industry.
Sunna’s appointment reflects PMI U.S.’s continued investment in America, building its business leadership to drive progress and meet growing consumer demand for science-based, smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes.
Invested in America
Philip Morris International Inc.’s U.S. businesses (collectively, “PMI U.S.”) are on a mission to improve public health in America by providing the ~30 million legal-age consumers who still smoke traditional cigarettes with better, smoke-free alternatives. PMI U.S. is committed to responsible marketing practices that help prevent access to its products by people under the age of 21. PMI U.S. businesses employ more than 2,500 people across America and operate product manufacturing facilities, including in Owensboro, Kentucky, and Wilson, North Carolina. Since 2022, PMI U.S. has contributed approximately $25 million to charitable causes, amplifying the good work of organizations already active within communities through financial contributions and volunteering. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us/ and www.pmiscience.com.
References to “PMI” mean the Philip Morris International family of companies. “PMI U.S.,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to PMI U.S. businesses.
Contacts
Philip Morris International
PMI U.S. Communications
Matt Sheaff
+1 (203) 524-9146
matthew.sheaff@smpmi.com
