"I began my career with Philip Morris International, a tobacco company, in 1995 as a territory sales manager. I held several other positions before becoming vice president of sales for the Southeast region in Atlanta in 2006. From there, I worked in Lausanne at the VP level and subsequently became the managing director for multiple countries in Europe, before being appointed president of the South and Southeast Asia region. I assumed the role of CEO of PMI's US business in January 2023."
"I allow myself five minutes to check my phone and ensure there's nothing urgent, as we're a global business and things can happen overnight. I start my mornings with a mantra of 'pay myself first.' I've adopted the mental image of putting my own oxygen mask on first, because if you start the day refreshed, you can show up as a better leader."
"In my ideal morning, I get out of the house and take a mindful walk in my neighborhood. I add a 15-minute yoga routine after the walk. The less ideal morning is when I skip the walk, either because the weather isn't great or I decide to trade it for 30 minutes of extra sleep, and then try to get my 15 minutes of yoga and stretching to start the day, regardless."
Stacey Kennedy has led Philip Morris International's US business since January 2023 and has worked at the company for 30 years. She began as a territory sales manager in 1995 and progressed through sales and leadership roles across the US, Europe, and South and Southeast Asia. She is a former smoker who switched to IQOS more than a decade ago. Kennedy emphasizes personal wellness with a brief morning phone check, a 'pay myself first' mantra, mindful walks, and a 15-minute yoga routine. She typically eats little for breakfast and adapts routines when travel, weather, or extra sleep intervenes.
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