Laurent Kobis

Laurent KOBIS has extensive experience in finance and accounting, currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at JTI (Japan Tobacco International) since July 2009, where responsibilities include leading Group Consolidation & Reporting and overseeing Corporate Tax Accounting functions. Laurent is skilled in setting Group accounting policies, managing a significant team for consolidation and reporting across numerous subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and driving quarterly financial closes. Previous roles include Senior Manager at KPMG Audit in Geneva, focusing on auditing multinational clients, and an Internal Auditor at LaCie in the USA. Laurent holds a Master of Sciences in Market Finance from EDHEC Business School and is a Certified Public Accountant and French Chartered Accountant.