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Camisa, Richard
US Fact Witness
Mr. Camisa has worked with Philip Morris for the past 25 years, since he was hired straight out of college to work in finance for Philip Morris International. Since beginning his employment with Philip Morris in 1979, Mr. Camisa has devoted his career to working his way steadily through the ranks of the company, ultimately achieving the position of Director of Media and Compliance in 2003. Some of the positions he has held in his quarter century with Philip Morris are:
- Market Research (early 1980s);
- Assistant Brand Manager and Brand Manager for Marlboro, Benson & Hedges, Merit, and Players brand cigarettes (mid 1980s to early 1990s);
- Brand Manager for Marlboro New Products (early 1990s);
- Manager, Out-of-home portfolio for Marlboro Media (mid-1990s);
- Director of Media (late 1990s to 2003);
- Director of Media and Compliance (2003 - present)
Mr. Camisa's career at Philip Morris has spanned many segments of Philip Morris's marketing and research departments. For most of his career, Mr. Camisa has been a key player in decision making regarding the marketing of Philip Morris's biggest brands, including Marlboro, in magazines, alternative newspapers, point-of-sale and billboards, and has been Director of Media for much of the last ten years. Most recently, Mr. Camisa has been responsible for compliance efforts for the entire marketing department at Philip Morris. Mr. Camisa is a 30(b)(6) designated witness for Philip Morris on the issue of make good credits.
Source: United States' Factual Memorandum Pursuant to Order #470, Section V (tab 1)