Philip Morris International
PMI, Altria
Poor reputation — serious concerns documented
Company
Active
Company
Active
Reputation
1.2/10
Company Details
CEO
Jacek Olczak
Founded
1847
Revenue
$35.2B (2023)
Industry
Tobacco
Summary
Philip Morris International is one of the world's largest tobacco companies, responsible for producing Marlboro cigarettes. Historically concealed evidence of tobacco's health risks for decades, funded misleading research, and aggressively marketed to youth. Tobacco use kills 8 million people annually worldwide.
Timeline
1847
Founded in London.
1950s
Internal documents show knowledge of cancer risk — suppressed.
1998
US Master Settlement Agreement — $206B settlement with states.
2023
Continues to market iQOS heated tobacco globally.
Evidence & Sources
Created
4/6/2026
Last Update
7/15/2026