New GM Fontem Canada

Rob Norris has accepted a transfer to Fontem Ventures as general manager of Canada effective Aug. 1. Fontem Ventures is another, produces vapor and other products for the Imperial Brands company.

“Rob has been with Imperial Brands for more than 20 years and has held a variety of increasingly responsible leadership positions,” said Javier Estades, President & CEO of Tabacalera USA.

“Given his tenure here, the move to Canada is an important next step for Rob’s professional career. Rob joined our Altadis USA unit as national sales and trade marketing director in 2011. He’s also led our JR Cigars as CEO and currently serves as the head of Altadis USA.”