The Leaf Industry in 2025

Michiel Reerink is Alliance One International’s (AOI) international affairs director and managing director of Alliance One International GmbH, based at the company’s Switzerland office. Reerink directs AOI’s international corporate affairs, represents AOI with governments, legislators, nongovernmental organizations, industry organizations and other trade associations and provides outreach to share the company’s views and positions with the wider public. Reerink started his career in the tobacco industry in 1996 at the association of Dutch fine-cut tobacco manufacturers in The Hague, representing its members’ interests with Dutch and European legislators and politicians. He then joined Imperial Tobacco in 2001, working across a range of corporate affairs and anti-illicit trade roles nationally and regionally as well as at Imperial’s Bristol head office. In 2004, he established and subsequently managed Imperial’s EU affairs office in Brussels. Prior to joining AOI in 2020, Reerink worked at Japan Tobacco International from 2010 leading the global regulatory strategy department at the company’s Geneva headquarters where he established and executed comprehensive strategies to address emerging regulatory and corporate affairs issues worldwide. Reerink received a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics and a master’s degree in Dutch law. He has lived and worked in the Netherlands, USA, Belgium, Germany, U.K. and Switzerland.
Michiel Reerink is Alliance One International’s (AOI) international affairs director and managing director of Alliance One International GmbH, based at the company’s Switzerland office. Reerink directs AOI’s international corporate affairs, represents AOI with governments, legislators, nongovernmental organizations, industry organizations and other trade associations and provides outreach to share the company’s views and positions with the wider public. Reerink started his career in the tobacco industry in 1996 at the association of Dutch fine-cut tobacco manufacturers in The Hague, representing its members’ interests with Dutch and European legislators and politicians. He then joined Imperial Tobacco in 2001, working across a range of corporate affairs and anti-illicit trade roles nationally and regionally as well as at Imperial’s Bristol head office. In 2004, he established and subsequently managed Imperial’s EU affairs office in Brussels. Prior to joining AOI in 2020, Reerink worked at Japan Tobacco International from 2010 leading the global regulatory strategy department at the company’s Geneva headquarters where he established and executed comprehensive strategies to address emerging regulatory and corporate affairs issues worldwide. Reerink received a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics and a master’s degree in Dutch law. He has lived and worked in the Netherlands, USA, Belgium, Germany, U.K. and Switzerland.

Christopher A. Maan is a Partner at Macht Global, a company specializing in value-added products and services, international trade, and strategic partnerships. He has a well-established career in the global tobacco and leaf trade, developing commercial strategies, sourcing initiatives, and building business relationships across different markets.

With a hands-on approach, Christopher works closely with manufacturers and merchants to navigate industry challenges, improve supply chains, and support sustainable growth. His experience covers commercial strategy, corporate structuring, international trade, crisis management and problem solving to address market disruptions and structural challenges.

Frederick Maan is a Partner at Macht Global, a company specializing in value-added products and services, international trade and strategic partnerships. He has a well-established career in the global tobacco and leaf trade, overseeing business development, market strategy, manufacturing, and international trade.

With a hands-on approach, Frederick works closely with partners across diverse markets, focusing on sourcing, operations and commercial growth. His experience covers global trade, supply chain management and manufacturing, with a strong focus on optimizing operations, overseeing financial performance and driving scalable growth strategies in international markets.

With over 45 years of experience in the tobacco processing industry, Curina has played a key role in managing large-scale projects across more than 30 countries. Beginning his career at Godioli & Bellanti S.p.A. in 1977, he advanced to become a Shareholder, Sales Director, and CEO, overseeing global operations, contract negotiations, and project execution.

Currently serving as Sales Director & Consultant, he continues to contribute his expertise in engineering, thermotechnical systems, and industrial processing. In addition to his corporate leadership, he has held board positions in public service management, banking, and industry associations, shaping the future of tobacco technology and infrastructure.