Can Kuterdem joined Philip Morris International (PMI) in 2020 as the vice president of strategy for Europe which is PMI’s largest region by volume and value. In 2024, he assumed the role of president of the Board and managing director of Philip Morris Poland. Recently, in August 2026, Mr. Kuterdem was appointed as president, Latin America & Canada Region.

His professional career before PMI spans roles in engineering, strategy consulting, and consumer electronics industries. Mr. Kuterdem has worked for the Boston Consulting Group in New York, Samsung Global Strategy Group in Seoul, and Samsung Electronics in Istanbul and Dubai. In his last role at Samsung, he served as the Regional Head of Mobile Electronics Business for the Middle East and North Africa Region, covering 23 markets.

Mr. Kuterdem holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from Middle East Technical University and a master’s degree in civil engineering from North Carolina University. He also earned an MBA degree from Duke University.

Mr. Kuterdem's experience in diverse industries and international markets positions him to lead the historic transformation that PMI is currently undergoing in Latin America and Canada. Globally, PMI is the only tobacco company to announce that it intends to phase out cigarettes and strives for a smoke-free future. Until now, PMI has invested $16 billion in research, technological development, and commercialization of smoke-free products with a potential of reduced risk compared to continued cigarette smoking. Such products, while not risk-free, represent a better choice for adults who continue to smoke, as they can reduce the harm caused by smoking.