Howard Parks

Howard Parks possesses extensive experience in the tobacco industry, having served in various senior leadership roles at Japan Tobacco International (JTI) since 1999. Currently, as Senior Vice President for People & Culture, Compliance and Corporate Security since 2010, Parks focuses on driving business results through a people-centric approach. In previous positions as Senior Vice President of Marketing & Sales and Chief Brand Officer, significant contributions were made to enhance the market share and volume of JTI's Global Flagship Brand. Parks has also held the role of Vice President and General Manager, overseeing marketing strategies across Southern, Western Europe, and the Baltic region. Prior to joining JTI, Parks held director-level positions at RJ Reynolds from 1982 to 1999. Educational background includes an MBA from Duke University and a BS in Biology from Washington and Lee University.