Janine Neuhaus has over 15 years of finance experience, currently serving as Finance Director WWDF at JTI (Japan Tobacco International) since March 2008. Throughout the tenure at JTI, Janine has held multiple key positions including CFO Ethiopia, Finance Director for Emerging Products, and Finance Manager, specializing in the leadership of finance teams across East and Central Africa. Previously, Janine worked as a Finance Analyst responsible for the implementation of the Planning Function following an acquisition in Sudan and led the FP&A team in WWDF Geneva. Early in the career, Janine gained experience in various finance roles during a development program, including FP&A Assistance, HR Finance Manager, and Finance Controller in regions such as Dagmersellen, Geneva, and Seoul. Prior to JTI, Janine worked at GE Capital as an Account Manager from October 2004 to June 2006. Janine holds an MBA in International Business from Universiti Putra Malaysia and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Fachhochschule Bern.