The Tobacco Merchants Association announced the appointment of Christopher Greer, who held various posts at Japan Tobacco International USA, as its president and chief executive officer.

Greer replaces Farrell Delman, who left TMA at the end of last year. Greer was a member of the TMA Board of Directors and director of corporate affairs and communications at JTI USA. Prior to that, he served as regulatory affairs manager at the cigarette maker.