JTI Awarded One of the Top Five Global Employers

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GENEVA, Mar. 6 / PRN=KYODO JBN / --

    - Exceptional Employee Environment Acknowledged in 33 Countries

    JTI (Japan Tobacco International) was one of the select five companies in

the world to receive the Top Employer Global 2015 certification during an

awards ceremony in Amsterdam yesterday. JTI offices in an unprecedented

thirty-three[1] countries across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East were

recognized by the Top Employers Institute for their exceptional employee

environment.

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    "This award recognizes the high standards we set ourselves worldwide and

our constant dedication to foster a diverse work environment where employees

excel," says Ilona Alonso, Global HQ Human Resources Vice President at JTI.

"Recruiting the best candidates and developing employees' skills and

competencies across the organization is in JTI's DNA. We work hard to invest in

tomorrow's leaders with a solid performance management and succession planning

platform."

    "JTI is a perfect example of a company that has harmonized its operations

in a way which has not only benefited its employees but also its operational

efficiency on a global scale", comments David Plink, Top Employers Institute's

CEO.

    "Experience has shown us that employees with diverse backgrounds make

strong leaders," adds Ms. Alonso. "We recognize that career paths are changing

and are not always linear, which is why we encourage employees to build their

competencies and skills beyond their core functional areas of expertise. We

take a truly global and flexible approach to help them grow within the

company." Today, approximately 80% of JTI leaders are appointed internally.

Over 800 employees are currently on a long-term, short-term or rotational

international assignment.

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    1. Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech

Republic, Denmark, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland,

Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, Poland, Romania,

Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates,

United Kingdom and Taiwan

    About the Top Employers Global Certification

    The Top Employers Global Certification is a new program organized by the

Top Employers Institute designed to recognize employers that globally create

optimal conditions for their employees to develop professionally and

personally. Topics examined for the certification include Talent Strategy,

Workforce Planning, Learning and Development, Performance Management, and

Leadership Development. Only Organisations that can support a global presence

on multiple continents are eligible for this prestigious seal. In order to

qualify an organisation must have been certified in at least 20 countries,

under which the residence of the Global Headquarters.

    About JTI

    JTI, a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies, is a leading

international tobacco manufacturer. It markets world-renowned brands such as

Camel, Winston and Mevius (Mild Seven). Other global brands include Benson &

Hedges, Silk Cut, Sobranie, Glamour and LD. With headquarters in Geneva,

Switzerland, and about 27,000 employees worldwide, JTI has operations in more

than 120 countries. Its core revenue in the fiscal year ended December 31,

2014, was USD 11.9 billion. For more information, visit http://www.jti.com.

    For further information, please contact:

    JTI Press Office

    Phone: +41-22-703-0291

    pressoffice@jti.com

    Source: JTI SA