Philip Morris International's India affiliate certified as a Great Place to Work for the Fourth Consecutive Year

NEW DELHI, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Philip Morris International Inc.'s (PMI) India affiliate IPM India has been recognized as a Great Place to Work 2024-25 by the Great Places to Work Institute, for the fourth consecutive year. This certification reinforces IPM India's ongoing commitment to create a progressive workplace culture and providing an outstanding employee experience.

IPM India has always driven a culture that encourages and supports a forward-looking approach both for business and 360-degree employee development. Purpose, People and Performance—serve as the backbone of the organization's culture. As part of its 'people first' approach, IPM India's priority is to foster an environment where employees can be their true selves, build trust, drive innovation and lead with purpose. The organisation's cultural framework 'PMI DNA' rests on three pillars- 'We Care,' 'We are Better Together,' and 'We are Game Changers,' –advancing people and business towards continued success.

IPM India strives to be a catalyst of change – by onboarding the most talented industry professionals and mentoring them through varied experiences, across competitive roles, cross functional market projects, comprehensive learning programs & career coaching. Furthermore, as part of its unique value proposition, the organization provides global & regional exposure, to help employees gain diverse experience and multi-culture perspective along with insights into company's long term thinking-thereby aligning personal growth with organizational goal.

Speaking on the recognition, Navaneel Kar, Managing Director, IPM India, said, "We're proud to be a Great Place to Work® certified company. People are at the heart of everything we do. This achievement underscores our commitment to fostering an employee centric workplace that prioritises culture centred around purpose. We believe creating a shared vision & purpose is essential to fuel innovation and collaboration, enabling an environment for sustainable high performance.  As an organization, we believe in continuously raising the bar and becoming an employer of choice."

Kingshuk Das, Director, People & Culture IPM India, said, "We are delighted to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the fourth year in a row. From the moment an employee joins our team, they embark on a journey of continuous growth and discovery. Great Place to Work^® certification is a testament to our commitment to supporting that journey with resources and opportunities necessary for every individual to thrive. This includes learning & development opportunities, robust up skilling programs, capability building, with a focus on employee wellbeing. We believe that a truly great workplace is one where employees feel empowered to shape their own careers."

PMI has been featured among top 10 companies in the WSJ Management Top 250 Annual Company Ranking. In addition to being Great Place to Work certified, IPM India has also received the Top Employer certification for five consecutive years.

About IPM India Wholesale Trading Private Limited:

IPM India Wholesale Trading Private Limited is a joint venture between Philip Morris Brands SARL of Switzerland and two Indian entities, Godfrey Phillips India Limited and K.K. Modi Investment & Financial Services Private Limited.

About Great Places to Work Institute:

Great Place to Work^® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting, and insights they need to make strategic people decisions. The Institute serves businesses, non-profits, and government agencies in more than 60 countries and has conducted pioneering research on the characteristics of great workplaces for over three decades.

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