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Press Releases

Forsyth Tech, Reynolds American Launch Future-Ready Workforce Alliance to Build Careers and Opportunity
October 7, 2025 4 min read

Forsyth Tech, Reynolds American Launch Future-Ready Workforce Alliance to Build Careers and Opportunity

Winston-Salem, N.C. (October 7, 2025) – Forsyth Technical Community College, in partnership with the Reynolds American organization (Reynolds), is proud to announce the launch of the Future-Ready Workforce Alliance, a bold new initiative designed to close the skills gap, prepare workers for in-demand jobs, and strengthen the economy in Forsyth and Stokes Counties and across the … Continued

Reynolds American Organization Announces Appointment of Dawn-Marie Hutchinson as Chief Information Officer
September 10, 2025 2 min read

Reynolds American Organization Announces Appointment of Dawn-Marie Hutchinson as Chief Information Officer

Winston-Salem, N.C. (September 10, 2025) – Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds), the global BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dawn-Marie Hutchinson to the role of Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer within the Reynolds organization. In this role, Hutchinson will lead the Reynolds organization’s technology strategy and operations, encompassing digital workplace, … Continued

Reynolds Opens Advanced Water Recycling Facility at Tobaccoville, N.C. Plant
April 22, 2025 3 min read

Reynolds Opens Advanced Water Recycling Facility at Tobaccoville, N.C. Plant

TOBACCOVILLE, N.C. (APRIL 22, 2025) – The Reynolds WaterHub officially opened today at the Reynolds Operations Center in Tobaccoville, N.C., with representatives of the Reynolds American organization (Reynolds) and H2O Innovation hosting business and community leaders for a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony.   The WaterHub® is an advanced water recycling facility and product of H2O Innovation projected … Continued


Building a Smokeless World

Podcast: Collaborative Efforts Drive Decrease in Underage Tobacco Use
October 7, 2025 2 min read

Podcast: Collaborative Efforts Drive Decrease in Underage Tobacco Use

Reynolds and TruAge spotlight industry innovation in underage access prevention.   In a recent episode of CSP’s At Your Convenience podcast, Kara Calderon, Head of Underage Access Prevention at Reynolds, and Stephanie Sikorski, CEO of TruAge, spoke about the collaborative efforts to prevent underage access to tobacco and nicotine products.     The conversation highlighted … Continued


Sustainability

Reynolds Executive Bernd Meyer Named Business Intelligence Group Sustainability Award Recipient
August 5, 2025 6 min read

Reynolds Executive Bernd Meyer Named Business Intelligence Group Sustainability Award Recipient

Reynolds American Inc. is pleased to share that Bernd Meyer, EVP, Operations, has been named a winner of the 2025 Sustainability Awards presented by Business Intelligence Group. Bernd was recognized in the Sustainability Hero – Executive category for his outstanding work in advancing environmental and social impact while delivering measurable business results across the Reynolds … Continued

Reynolds Opens Advanced Water Recycling Facility at Tobaccoville, N.C. Plant
April 22, 2025 3 min read

Reynolds Opens Advanced Water Recycling Facility at Tobaccoville, N.C. Plant

TOBACCOVILLE, N.C. (APRIL 22, 2025) – The Reynolds WaterHub officially opened today at the Reynolds Operations Center in Tobaccoville, N.C., with representatives of the Reynolds American organization (Reynolds) and H2O Innovation hosting business and community leaders for a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony.   The WaterHub® is an advanced water recycling facility and product of H2O Innovation projected … Continued


People & Culture

Reynolds Announces Key Senior Leadership Appointments
January 29, 2024 2 min read

Reynolds Announces Key Senior Leadership Appointments

Christy Canary-Garner named Senior Vice President, Marketing; Valerie Mras named Senior Vice President, Vapor   Winston-Salem, N.C. (January 29, 2024) – Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds), the BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary, is pleased to announce the appointment of two senior leaders within its operating companies, effective February 1, 2024.   Christy Canary-Garner, currently Vice President, Marketing, … Continued

Reynolds American Inc. Announces Appointment of Wade Huckabee as SVP, Strategy and Transformation
January 3, 2024 2 min read

Reynolds American Inc. Announces Appointment of Wade Huckabee as SVP, Strategy and Transformation

Winston-Salem, N.C. (January 3, 2024) – Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds), the BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary, is pleased to announce the appointment of Wade Huckabee to the role of Senior Vice President, Strategy and Transformation. In this role, Huckabee will be responsible for the development and realization of the U.S. strategy and serve on the Reynolds … Continued

Leading Side by Side: A Modern Approach to Leadership in Changing Times
July 5, 2023 7 min read

Leading Side by Side: A Modern Approach to Leadership in Changing Times

Change, whether happening to an individual or within a company, can be difficult. Yet, to grow and evolve as people, and as an organization, change is necessary. And, given that change is constant, how we adapt and lead in periods of uncertainty will determine our success or failure.    Reflecting on my career, I realize … Continued


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