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Cullman, Joseph III.
US Fact Witness
Mr. Cullman III, (deceased) was the former CEO of Philip Morris (1957 to 1978) who transformed Philip Morris into one of the biggest companies in the United States. He served in pivotal positions at Philip Morris, including President, Board member and Chairman of the Board of Philip Morris. During his career at Philip Morris, Mr. Cullman served in the following positions:
- Philip Morris Board of Director, Chairman Emeritus (1984-1997)
- Director Philip Morris Companies (1986)
- Chairman of the Executive Committee (11/1978-05/1984)
- Member and Chairman Executive Committee of Board of Directors, Philip Morris USA Inc. (1969-1983)
- Chief Executive Officer, Philip Morris USA Inc. (1957-1977)
- Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, Philip Morris USA Inc. (1966-1977)
- President, Philip Morris USA Inc. (1957-1965)
- Executive Vice President (1955-1957)
- Vice President (1954-1955)
Joseph Cullman III also played an important role in coordinated tobacco industry activity, working with Council for Tobacco Research ("CTR") and Tobacco Institute ("TI"). Mr. Cullman was involved in defendants' efforts to deny the health effects of cigarette smoking. He served as Philip Morris's representative on the Council for Tobacco Research Board of Directors (1971-1977) and on the Tobacco Institute's Executive Committee and on its Board of Directors (1958-1977).
Source: United States' Factual Memorandum Pursuant to Order #470, Section V (tab 1)