Craig A. Johnson

Overview

Craig Johnson serves as President of Philip Morris USA Inc., a wholly-owned operating company of Altria Group, Inc. He's held this position since August 2008 and is responsible for the Manufacturing and Sales & Brand Management organizations. Craig has extensive experience with consumer packaged goods, brand management and sales as well as significant leadership experience that benefits the company's state-of-the-art Manufacturing operations.Under Craig's leadership, Philip Morris USA build strong relationships with adult tobacco consumers and the trade (wholesalers and retailers) to responsibly and profitably grow market share of our brand portfolio. As part of this effort, Philip Morris USA's field sales force calls on more than 250,000 retail stores monthly to promote Philip Morris USA's brands in a focused and responsible way. Craig has a held a variety of senior leadership positions at Philip Morris USA since joining the company as a Vice President in 1991. Prior to joining the company, he was with Frito-Lay Inc. in Dallas and with Procter & Gamble. Before assuming his current role, he served as Executive Vice President, Sales & Brand Management for Philip Morris USA since June 2005. Active in the community, Craig serves on the boards of directors of St. Christopher's School, the Peter Paul Development Center, and the First Tee of Richmond and Chesterfield in Virginia.