New Managing Director Appointed for PMI Korea

Apr.19.2023

New Managing Director Appointed for PMI Korea

Philip Morris International appoints new managing director for South Korean branch, Hannah Yun.

On April 19th, PhiMo International (PMI) appointed a new General Manager for their South Korean division.

According to reports, the general manager's name is Hannah Yun. She has been working for Fimo International since 1997 and has recently been appointed as the general manager for the company's Australian branch starting in 2021.

PMI announced that Yun is set to join the company's South Korean branch in May.

Hannah Yun | Image Source: YNA

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Philip Morris International has announced the appointment of a new managing director for their South Korean division.

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