Great brands, but struggling to innovate beyond the core business - Associate Principal Engineer Altria Employee Review

3.0
Dec 22, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Great brands: Marlboro, Copenhagen, Skoal, Black & Mild - Solid balance sheet and market capitalization (Fortune 200) - Culture of camaraderie in some parts of the organization that make it fun to come to work every day - Good compensation and benefits - Commitment to attract and retain talent

Cons

- Lack of empathy with the consumer - Risk adverse culture that negatively impact company's ability to innovate beyond the core business - Controversial product category (Tobacco) - Declining cigarette category which is responsible for 90%+ of Altria revenues - Low diversity in some parts of the organization, which translates in old-school line of thought

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