Philip Morris on track to hit gender balance target

Philip Morris Malaysia managing director Naeem Khan said:"“Having inclusive and diversified teams enhances the team’s performance in high-diversity environments making a significant impact on our drive towards a smoke-free future.”

PETALING JAYA: Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced that it has reached its global company-wide target to improve its gender balance, which will see at least 40% female representation in managerial roles by 2022.

“I am immensely proud of PMI’s vision, commitment and achievement in ensuring equal opportunities are given to all in the workplace, irrespective of gender. Meeting this target demonstrates that our inclusion and diversity strategy is working,” PMI chief executive officer Jacek Olczak said in a statement.