Elise Rasmussen

Elise Rasmussen is a prominent figure in the tobacco and nicotine industry, holding several key positions:

1. Founder and Executive Director of the Global Tobacco & Nicotine Forum (GTNF)13
2. Publisher and Sales Director of Tobacco Reporter2
3. Executive Director of the GTNF Trust, Tobacco Reporter's parent company2
4. Co-founder and Chairwoman of Women in Tobacco2

Rasmussen founded GTNF in Rio de Janeiro in 2008 to promote dialogue and shape the future of the tobacco and nicotine industries.3 She has been instrumental in developing GTNF into the world's leading annual conference discussing the future of these industries.3

In addition to her industry roles, Rasmussen has received several notable recognitions:

• Elected as Fourth Warden of the Worshipful Company of Tobacco Pipe Makers and Tobacco Blenders in 2015, becoming only the second woman to hold this position2
• Awarded the Freedom of the City of London in 20132
• Received a Voices of Freedom Award from Forest, a U.K. organization for adult nicotine consumer rights, in 20172

Rasmussen is known for her efforts to connect people, information, and ideas within the industry. She emphasizes the importance of engagement, communication, and addressing complex issues to push forward innovation in the tobacco and nicotine sectors.1