Suzanne Rich Folsom

In July 2020, Suzanne joined Philip Morris International as its most senior female executive. As an active member of the women’s Employee Resource Group (ERG), the Women’s Inspiration Network (WIN), she participates in company-wide interactive webcasts to discuss gender equality and integrity in the workplace. At the Women Who Lead conference in March 2021, the first WIN event, Suzanne engaged with employees, sharing her personal journey, advice, and vision. She has also been vocal in her support for gender equality, through PMI’s Leaders of Change website. Suzanne considers it a part of her life’s mission to mentor and sponsor the next generation of women in the workplace, providing opportunities for their own journeys. She has also made a mark on her department, and corporate governance, by hiring female and minority talent to her leadership team, as well as promoting and showcasing the contributions of a diverse team to other senior leaders.