Supporting PMI’s Leadership Hiring

Philip Morris International (PMI) is one of the world’s largest tobacco companies, with a global workforce of over 82,700 people. While traditionally known for its cigarette brands, PMI is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in the industry – its ambition is to replace cigarettes with smoke-free alternatives. This shift requires a fundamental change in their business model, investing heavily in technology, digital transformation, and R&D to drive innovation.

As part of this transformation, PMI has been building out its digital and technology leadership teams, seeking top-tier talent with the expertise to lead in a rapidly evolving, highly regulated industry.

The Challenge

PMI needed to fill several senior technology and digital leadership roles – positions that required a specific skill set, but also required candidates to relocate internationally. Levick Stanley was engaged to identify, attract, and secure top-tier candidates for these critical positions. Jonathan and the team quickly developed a deep understanding of PMI’s business model, the dynamics of their leadership teams, and the unique challenges of recruiting for an organisation undergoing such an ambitious transformation.

How Levick Stanley helped

  • Market Expertise & Advisory Role – Jonathan leveraged Levick Stanley’s extensive network and market intelligence to identify high-calibre candidates, who not only met the job requirements but also aligned with PMI’s long-term vision.
  • Navigating International Relocation – Many of the shortlisted candidates were required to relocate, adding an additional layer of complexity to the hiring process. Levick Stanley provided invaluable support in managing expectations and ensuring a smooth transition for both candidates and PMI.
  • Strategic Candidate Selection – Beyond simply matching CVs to job descriptions, Jonathan took the time to assess candidates’ leadership potential, cultural fit, and ability to drive digital transformation at PMI.
  • Challenging & Guiding Hiring Decisions – At times, Jonathan provided candid market insights and constructive challenges to PMI’s hiring decisions, ensuring they had the right strategy in place to secure the best talent.

The Results

Levick Stanley successfully delivered a strong pipeline of high-quality candidates, leading to key hires in PMI’s digital and technology teams. PMI stakeholders were particularly impressed with:

  • The quality and relevance of candidates presented.
  • The speed and efficiency of the hiring process.
  • Jonathan’s market knowledge and ability to provide strategic hiring insights.
  • Levick Stanley’s extensive network and ability to source hard-to-find talent.

PMI has since expressed their appreciation for Levick Stanley’s professionalism and effectiveness in delivering results, and they look forward to continuing their partnership in the future.

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