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Reynolds American Supports Expansion of Fresh Food Access and Farmer Livelihood Efforts in North Carolina
September 15, 2026 5 min read

Reynolds American Supports Expansion of Fresh Food Access and Farmer Livelihood Efforts in North Carolina

Reynolds American Senior Director of Community Engagement & Sustainability Kara Calderon (right) joins Second Harvest Food Bank Northwest NC CEO Eric Aft (left) and Happy Dirt CEO Sandi Kronick (center) at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC in Winston-Salem, N.C. New $200,000 contribution builds on successful partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest … Continued

Reynolds American Unveils 50,000 Square Foot Mural on Reynolds Boulevard
September 9, 2026 3 min read

Reynolds American Unveils 50,000 Square Foot Mural on Reynolds Boulevard

The new public art piece by artists Leo Rucker and Joey Allen creates a lasting public tribute to the shared history of Reynolds American and Winston-Salem Winston-Salem, N.C. (Sept. 9, 2026) – The Reynolds American organization (Reynolds American) celebrated the new Reynolds Boulevard Mural in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at a viewing yesterday evening. The event brought … Continued

Reynolds American Named a 2026 Gold Employer on the “Where You Work Matters” List
March 27, 2026 1 min read

Reynolds American Named a 2026 Gold Employer on the “Where You Work Matters” List

The Reynolds American companies (Reynolds American) have been named a 2026 Gold employer on the inaugural Where You Work Matters List. In addition to an overall Gold designation, Reynolds American earned a Gold rating for Early Career opportunities and a Platinum rating for Growth, reflecting a continued focus on developing talent and career progression.   … Continued

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

How Value-Based Leaders Empower Teams and Strengthen Businesses
March 13, 2023 7 min read

How Value-Based Leaders Empower Teams and Strengthen Businesses

Throughout my career, I have seen how value-based leadership helps organizations and individuals perform more effectively. It enables businesses to harness their collective intelligence and to work smarter and faster in pursuit of shared goals. It empowers people to make better decisions in their jobs and their lives, leading to greater levels of expertise, personal … Continued

Reynolds Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
March 7, 2023 3 min read

Reynolds Announces Senior Leadership Appointments

Dr. Priscilla Samuel and Jonathan Reed join Reynolds Management Team   Winston-Salem, N.C. (March 7, 2023) – 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. This news follows BAT’s announcement of global senior management changes and a new regional structure … Continued

Reynolds Executive Aaron Gwinner named Consumer Goods Technology CIO of the Year
July 6, 2022 3 min read

Reynolds Executive Aaron Gwinner named Consumer Goods Technology CIO of the Year

Reynolds Chief Information Officer and SVP of Digital Business Solutions is honored for making a demonstrable business impact through implementation and successful use of technology.    Winston-Salem, N.C. (July 6, 2022) – Reynolds American Inc. is proud to share that Aaron Gwinner, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Digital Business Solutions for the Reynolds … Continued

Reynolds American Inc. executive Aaron Gwinner wins 2021 CIO of the Year ORBIE Award
September 15, 2021 3 min read

Reynolds American Inc. executive Aaron Gwinner wins 2021 CIO of the Year ORBIE Award

Reynolds CIO Aaron Gwinner recognized for demonstrating excellence in innovation, technology leadership, business value creation and community involvement.   Winston-Salem, N.C. (Sept. 15, 2021) – Reynolds American Inc. is proud to share that Aaron Gwinner, Senior Vice President of Digital Business Solutions and the Chief Information Officer for the Reynolds American Inc. group of companies (Reynolds), was … Continued

Reynolds Announces Two Senior Leadership Appointments
March 2, 2021 2 min read

Reynolds Announces Two Senior Leadership Appointments

    Shay Mustafa – SVP – Business Communications and Sustainability     Leila Medeiros – SVP – New Categories   The BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds) today announced the appointment of two senior leaders within its operating companies:   Shay Mustafa, currently Senior Vice President of Modern Oral, will be appointed to the role of … Continued

Reynolds American Celebrates Families With Announcement of New Parental Leave Policy
October 21, 2018 4 min read

Reynolds American Celebrates Families With Announcement of New Parental Leave Policy

New policy distinguishes RAI as one of the leading providers of parental benefits packages in the U.S.   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Oct. 22, 2018 – Reynolds American Inc. (RAI), an indirect subsidiary of British American Tobacco p.l.c (BAT), and its companies today announced a new, comprehensive parental leave policy that offers 16 weeks of fully-paid leave for employees … Continued