Philip Morris CFO Emmanuel Babeau to step down; Massimo Andolina named CFO effective August 1
Philip Morris International named Massimo Andolina, currently President of its Europe Region, as Group Chief Financial Officer, replacing Emmanuel Babeau effective August 1, 2026. Babeau will stay with the company as Strategic Advisor to CEO Jacek Olczak through March 31, 2027, and his separation terms, including severance and full vesting of outstanding equity awards, were set in a separation agreement.
Key points
- Massimo Andolina, current President, Europe Region, becomes Group CFO effective August 1, 2026, replacing Emmanuel Babeau.
- Babeau remains employed as Strategic Advisor to Group CEO Jacek Olczak through the Separation Date of March 31, 2027.
- Babeau's severance includes a lump sum equal to his base salary of CHF 1,260,012 (or $1,563,423), plus CHF 393,754 (or $488,570) in lieu of his 2027 pro-rated annual incentive.
- Outstanding equity awards will fully vest, and Babeau agreed to a twenty-four month non-competition provision.
The filing
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