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150 years of employing the Winston-Salem, NC area—and we continue to grow! Our latest expansion at the Reynolds Operations Center in neighboring Tobaccoville is increasing production capabilities, supporting our smokeless product portfolio, and bringing hundreds of new jobs to the area. Read more in the story below. Interested in joining our Operations team? Learn more about our open manufacturing roles here: https://careers.bat.com/en/search-jobs/United+States/1045/2/6252001/39x76/-98x5/50/2
This year, the Reynolds organization is celebrating its 150th anniversary, dating back to the founding of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in 1875. This is a significant milestone in our organization’s history and a testament to our employees' hard work, dedication, and resilience – who are at the heart of our success. Follow along for exciting updates, stories, and events as we celebrate this milestone.
The Reynolds organization, as part of the global BAT Group, is redefining our future by transforming our organization and the tobacco industry in pursuit of our vision to Build a Smokeless World. This journey isn’t easy, but every challenge is a chance to grow, push boundaries, and create bold, innovative ideas. Side-by-side with brilliant, creative, resilient people, we’re taking things into our own hands to enable positive change. 🌟 Discover how we’re shaping careers that matter and building a legacy of impact. 🎥 Watch our new video and join us on this journey. Because Tomorrow Can’t Wait. 💡Learn more about our career opportunities.
We’re back with the latest edition of our newsletter, Driving Momentum, this time delving deeper into the central themes highlighted in our recent documentary shared by Business Insider that features key Reynolds and BAT leaders. Click below to view the full video and read more about how we are driving the transformation of the tobacco industry by pursuing a Smokeless World and championing Tobacco Harm Reduction.
Our Digital Business Solutions (DBS) team have announced the official opening of the employee TechDeck at our downtown Winston-Salem, NC headquarters building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new state-of-the-art service center is designed to foster technical excellence, efficient help, and customer trust, marking a significant step forward in our journey to elevate our employees’ digital experiences. The opening ceremony included remarks from Aaron Gwinner, our Chief Information Officer, and Javed Iqbal Syed, Director of Digital Information at BAT, who reaffirmed our commitment to enhancing the employee technology experience and emphasized intentions to use TeckDeck as a blueprint for future expansions at BAT facilities across the globe. Congrats to the DBS team on this incredible achievement!
We are pleased to announce that Juan M. Palacios is returning to Reynolds as Senior Vice President of Business Development. In this role, he will serve on the Reynolds American Leadership Team and represent the organization in global BAT Group Strategy stewardship. Juan first joined Reynolds in 2006, spending 13 years with the company before transitioning to the global BAT Mergers & Acquisitions team on an international assignment in the UK. In 2023, he became Managing Director of Ventures for the Group’s Btomorrow Ventures (BTV). Juan will continue his role at BTV alongside this role. His experience and expertise well equip him to lead our Business Development team, identifying opportunities aligned with the organization’s long-term vision and A Better Tomorrow purpose. Join us in welcoming Juan back to Reynolds and congratulating him on his new role in the comments below.
Our 2023 Reynolds American Sustainability Summary reflects our commitments and progress towards investing in our people, our business, and our communities. This year’s summary details our actions to reduce the health and environmental impact of our operations thanks to the tireless work of our teammates. Together, we are delivering A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World for all. Read the summary and see some of our favorite moments in the newsletter below.
We are pleased to announce that we have been named a recipient of the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards in the Environmental Initiative Award category by SEAL Awards for the Reynolds WaterHub project under construction at the Reynolds Operations Center in Tobaccoville, NC. This award recognizes our demonstration of strong water stewardship through constructing this advanced water recycling facility at our largest manufacturing facility, in collaboration with NextEra Energy Resources, which is expected to reclaim over 60 million gallons of water each year. Learn more in the press release below.
We are proud to join the NACS Foundation and other convenience store suppliers and retailers by donating to the American Red Cross in support of #247Day. This day, held each year on July 24, helps raise awareness and donations for the Red Cross and spotlights the convenience store industry’s important role in supporting disaster relief and crisis situations. Our donation serves as a thank you to the first responders, medical and emergency professionals, and volunteers who are there for our communities during times of need. #GiveBack
Shay Mustafa, Senior Vice President, Business Communications and Sustainability, thrives under times of change and transformation. Shay’s goal as a side by side leader is to walk alongside her team as they navigate change, providing direction, support, and course correction as needed. This approach recognizes that everyone brings value, and that organizations can flourish in change by fostering a shared sense of purpose and ownership. In the latest installment of our 2023 Executive Perspective blog series, read how Shay embraces the ever-evolving role as leader.
