Qarimi brings extensive global sales experience and a successful track record in opening new international markets.
Swisher International has hired Stephan Qarimi as an international market manager and director of travel retail.
Qarimi will focus on marketing Swisher products that are currently distributed in more than 60 countries as part of the company’s global vision.
Prior to joining Swisher International, Qarimi served as international sales & marketing manager for Royal Agio Cigars for more than 11 years where he was responsible for multiple markets, including North America.
“As we continue to focus on growing our globally recognized brands such as Swisher Sweets, BlackStone, King Edward and Pom Pom, the ability to provide world-class customer service will be key,” said Joe Augustus, senior vice president of global affairs. “Adding a professional of Stephan’s caliber to the team allows us to continue to meet our customers’ needs worldwide.”
Qarimi has extensive global sales experience and a successful track record in opening new international markets and developing existing international markets together with importers and distributor accounts.
Alex Goldman, vice president of international business development, noted, “I am excited to welcome Stephan to the Drew Estate and Swisher teams where he will be focusing on Africa & the Middle Eastern region, the Caribbean & Central / Latin America, and the Global Travel Retail and Duty Free business. With the support of our manufacturing and operations teams in Jacksonville and the Dominican Republic, and the doubling in size of our international sales team over the past two years, we are well positioned to experience the same growth globally that we currently enjoy in the United States.”