A global health expert and anti-smoking advocate for more than 30 years, Derek Yach is the owner of Global Health Strategies. Previously, Yach was the director of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World and a World Health Organization cabinet director and executive director for noncommunicable diseases and mental health. He was deeply involved with the development of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. On this page we feature a selection of Yach’s contributions to Tobacco Reporter.
PMI Announces New Regional Leadership
All four regional presidents report to Frederic de Wilde, CEO of PMI International, which oversees the business unit generating the majority of PMI’s global revenue.
CTIHK Expects Potential 30% Revenue Decline
The warning underscores CTIHK’s continued dependence on traditional tobacco supply chains, with tobacco leaf imports and exports.
UK Vaping Duty Expected to Generate £565M by 2030
The new rules are expected to affect duty-free retailers serving UK-bound passengers, potentially reducing purchase volumes and prompting adjustments.
Vermont Tightens Tobacco Regulations
The legislation expands statutory definitions to include “tobacco substitutes” and significantly increases licensing costs.
Illinois Caps Premium Cigar Taxes
Industry groups said the change is intended to reduce the tax burden on premium cigar retailers and consumers while improving tax parity.
Study Smoking Rates Impacted by Social Norms
The study found that states with stronger support for smoking restrictions generally had lower smoking rates.
