The chronicle of Eger Tobacco Factory
On the great ship
Our development built on the Marlboro, Multifilter, and rejuvenated Helikon trio remains undiminished to date. The tables shows at one and the same time the courage, strength and optimism of Philip Morris. It is no mean achievement to boost the market share of the factory from hardly 8.5% to near 30% in five years. Although it is true that the production of cigarettes for the domestic market doesn't fill the full production capacity, still our flexibility makes possible the constant utilization of all our machines through the production of export products. A highly positive indication for the future is the fact that the higher than average salaries, the opportunities to make a career, and the interesting work attract many young professionals to our company. Let's follow through personnel changes which have occurred in key management positions. The first managing director appointed by Philip Morris, Mr. Gregory H. Courtier retired in the autumn of 1994 at the age of 63. This model of an English gentleman and former naval officer, with his many decades of experience gained in the Philip Morris Nigerian and Egyptian plants, successfully navigated the factory out of the peaceful, some might say stagnant bay of state company existence into the open waters of competition. Greg Courtier was replaced by the youthful 36-year-old Swiss Marco Terribilini who took over the managing director's seat. Under his energetic, dynamic management style the company carved out a further 10% share of the market. Today he is Managing Director of Philip Morris Hungary Ltd. selling the products of the factory, while the Eger Tobacco Factory Ltd. is directed by Francisco Lopes. István Ruby retired as head of the production department after 40 years working in the tobacco factory. His position was taken by the Our water polo sharks after the victorious match on Philip Morris Day in 1994
