Nikolaos Papathanasiou

Nikolaos Papathanasiou serves as Vice President of Public Policy & Economic Research at Philip Morris International, overseeing a variety of areas including regulatory, product, environmental, industrial, fiscal, and health economics policy. With prior roles as Vice President of Fiscal Affairs & International Trade and Vice President of Fiscal & Regulatory Affairs, Nikolaos has extensive experience in global fiscal and regulatory issues related to combustible tobacco and Reduced Risk Products. Previously held positions include Director of Corporate Affairs at PT HM Sampoerna Tbk and various managerial roles within Philip Morris International and its affiliates. An educational background includes an MBA in International Banking & Finance from the University of Birmingham and various certifications from prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and INSEAD.