BACKSTORY: Philip Morris’s Marcelo Nico
We question MD of Philip Morris Southern Africa and Indian Ocean islands Marcelo Nico
Which historical figure do you most identify with? Ulysses, a man of meaning, a voice of reason, he constantly travelled, not only physically but intellectually. What is your biggest regret? I should have bought a motorbike way earlier to avoid the commuting traffic in Cape Town. Today I save at least an hour every day. What’s the worst airport you’ve been in? Charles de Gaulle, in Paris. I just think the customer service can really improve. I try to avoid it. How do you deal with stress? What are your top tips for handling stress? Deep breathing, meditation and going out for a short walk. Doing sport is an outlet to help me deal with stress. What’s your one top tip for doing a deal? Always be empathetic, even when disagreeing. Put the relationship first. What was your first job? When I was 19, I worked as a visual merchandiser in supermarkets while I was doing my BA degree, attending university at night. What’s the most interesting thing about you that people don’t know? I was born...
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