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Tobacco Asia Podcast #56: Paul Varakas, ECMA
Host Thomas Schmid interviews Paul Varakas, Director-General of ECMA, the Brussels-based trade association representing over 30 European cigar...
Jul 7, 2026
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Tobacco Asia Podcast #55: Hugo Azinheira
Tobacco Asia’s Thomas Schmid interviews Hugo Azinheira, executive director for Global Research and Innovation at Filtrona, discussing the company's ESG and SBTi commitments.
Jun 23, 2026
Tobacco Asia Podcast #54: Mark McQuillan, Nicobrand
Thomas Schmid interviews Mark McQuillan, the managing director of Nicobrand, one of the world's largest pharmaceutical-grade nicotine suppliers.
May 19, 2026
Tobacco Asia Podcast #53: Dr. Charles A. Gardner
In this episode, Thomas Schmid speaks with developmental neurobiologist Dr. Charles A. Gardner about the demonization of nicotine.
Apr 1, 2026
Tobacco Asia Podcast #52: Waqas Khan, Global C.E.O. of Clew
Thomas Schmid interviews Waqas Khan, global c.e.o. of Clew, discussing how the nicotine pouch brand became the world's third-largest by distribution in just two and a half years.
Mar 4, 2026
Tobacco Asia Podcast #51: Dr. Allen Liao, China's New Oral Nicotine Rules – And What They Mean for the Industry
In this episode, Thomas Schmid interviews Dr. Allen Liao, founder of TobaccoChina Online, about China's groundbreaking regulations on oral nicotine products...
Feb 2, 2026
Tobacco Asia Podcast #50: Shem Baldeosingh, Director of the Global Institute for Novel Nicotine (GINN)
Thomas Schmid interviews Shem Baldeosingh, the director of the Global Institute for Novel Nicotine (GINN).
Jan 13, 2026
Tobacco Asia Podcast #49: Marcelo Marques - General Manager, B2B Tobacco Processing
Thomas Schmid interviews Marcelo Marques, general manager of B2B Tobacco Processing in Brazil.
Dec 16, 2025
Tobacco Asia Podcast #48: Hugo Azinheira, Filtrona
In this episode, Hugo Azinheira of Filtrona discusses with host Thomas Schmid the company’s pioneering work in sustainable, plastic-free filters for the tobacco industry.
Nov 18, 2025
Tobacco Asia Podcast #47: Wael Safi, Altria
Wael Safi, Altria’s managing director of open innovation and venture growth
Sep 2, 2025
Tobacco Asia Podcast #46: Jordan Herring, Founder & CEO, Hidden Valley Genetics
Jordan Herring, Founder & CEO, Hidden Valley Genetics
Aug 19, 2025
Tobacco Asia Podcast #45: Julian Homer, Arden Dies Ltd.
Julian Homer, the commercial manager at Arden Dies Limited
Aug 4, 2025
Tobacco Asia Podcast #44: Kimberly Foley, Executive Director, Tobacco Associates Inc.
In this episode, host Thomas Schmid interviews Kimberly Foley, the new Executive Director of US FCV grower cooperative, Tobacco Associates.
Jun 13, 2025
Tobacco Asia Podcast #43: Shivam Bihani, AVB International
Thomas Schmid interviews Shivam Bihani, the director of AVB International, about the evolving landscape of nicotine pouch regulations.
Jun 2, 2025
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