Illicit Tobacco and Vapes - Is it in a shop near you?
Tue, Sep 3rd 2024 at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
with James Hall
James Hall is the UK & Ireland Anti Illicit Trade Manager for Imperial Brands United Kingdom & Ireland.
James has worked in various roles during his 25 year career when it was Imperial Tobacco. He started in the salesforce building his career to hold a number of senior sales management roles. He has led teams account managing high street retailers and grocery multiples, customers in licensed trade premises, and in last role, James was responsible for the servicing independent retailers across Scotland.James has been responsible for building awareness of illicit tobacco crime across the industry since 2017. Most recently this has included the impact of illegal vapes on UK society. Representing Imperial Brands, he has worked closely with honest retailers selling tobacco making it easier for them to report those suspected of being involved in this illegal activity.