Neil Kiely Adds CEO Title at Swisher
Neil Kiely is now the president and ceo of Swisher. In addition, Jeffrey Brown is the new evp of Swisher sales.
Chris Howard Replaces Joe Augustus at Swisher
After more than three decades at Swisher, one of the most important figures in cigar regulation is retiring.
Appeals Court Denies Swisher’s Request for Injunction Against FDA’s Regulations
Swisher, one of the world’s largest cigar companies, lost an appeal seeking an injunction against the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s deeming regulations regarding the…
Swisher Gets New President
Swisher—the world’s largest privately-held cigar company—has announced that John J. Miller, the company’s ceo and president, is leaving the company after nearly a decade at…
FDA Tells Swisher Its Cigars Can Remain on Market Pending SE Reviews, Request Lawsuit Moves to D.C.
There have been a plethora of filings in the lawsuit filed by Swisher against the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) earlier this month, including…
Swisher Sues FDA Over Sept. 9 Premarket Approval Enforcement
On Sept. 9, 2021, tobacco companies—albeit very few premium cigar companies—could be required to remove their products from shelves while the companies wait for the…
John J. Miller Promoted to President & CEO of Swisher
John J. Miller has been promoted to the roles of president and ceo of Swisher. Previously, Miller has been serving in the role of president…
Swisher Names John Haley as Chief Growth Officer
Swisher has announced that it has promoted John Haley to the position of chief growth officer, in which he will oversee the company’s newly formed…
Weekly News (Oct. 7, 2019)
News Alison Cooper, Imperial Brands CEO, Resigns Drew Estate Undercrown ShadyXX Arriving at Drew Diplomat Retailers General Cigar Ships Macanudo Heritage Nuevo La Flor Dominicana…
IPCPR’s Daniel Trope Heading to Swisher International
Daniel Trope, the senior director of federal legislative affairs for the IPCPR, will be leaving the organization to join Swisher International’s new Washington D.C.-based lobbying…
Swisher International Employee Arrested for Embezzling $5.2 Million (Update)
An accountant who previously worked at Swisher International has been arrested for allegedly embezzling $5.2 million from the company. In early December, Gretchen Michele Camp,…
