Philip Morris Management Services (Middle East) Limited. PMMS, based in Dubai, UAE, has received a global certification for its achievements in fostering a culture of fairness in the workplace, placing the company among the top organizations globally providing equal pay and growth opportunities for employees. The EQUAL-SALARY Foundation recognized the company for paying all employees equally for equal work everywhere it operates. This marks the third time that PMI has been awarded for its equal pay policies since 2019, when it became the first multinational to receive the independent certification.
“This milestone is a powerful testament to our unwavering dedication to fairness and inclusion. At PMI, we don’t just talk about fairness, we live it—ensuring every employee is rewarded fairly and empowered to grow,” saidFrederic Patitucci, Philip Morris International Chief People & Culture Officer. “As we evolve our business, we are shaping a workplace where talent not only thrives but drives meaningful change.”
This year, in addition to recognizing fair pay, the certification acknowledges PMI’s enduring commitment to equal opportunities that enable employees to thrive, grow, and drive meaningful change, creating a culture that attracts the best talent to this leading international consumer goods company.
Nataliia Volosovych, Director, People & Culture for the Middle East at Philip Morris international, said: “In a region as diverse and dynamic as the Middle East, fostering a culture of equity and opportunity is not just a value—it’s a necessity. This certification reflects our deep commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every employee, regardless of background or gender, has the opportunity to succeed and grow. We are proud to be setting a benchmark for fairness in the region.”
Lisa Rubli, co-CEO of the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation, commented: “PMI’s third global EQUAL-SALARY certification is a landmark achievement. It represents more than a commitment to equal pay for equal work between women and men. It reflects a deep, ongoing effort to build fairness and equal opportunity into every stage of the employee experience. Through rigorous salary analysis and qualitative audits, PMI has demonstrated a culture of openness, accountability, and continuous improvement. This recertification is not only a recognition of what has been achieved for over 83,000 PMI employees around the world, it is a call to the business world to do more. In an economy where people seek fairness and purpose in the workplace, it is time for companies to turn bold commitments into verified action. Gender equality must be part of how we define excellence. PMI is showing what that looks like in practice.”
Valid for three years, the Equal Pay and Opportunities certification provides independent, third-party verification that Philip Morris Management services (Middle East) pays all employees fairly and objectively for the same job or a job of equal value. The EQUAL-SALARY Foundation has certified companies in 90 countries, involving almost half a million employees.
The certification demonstrates that PMI champions equal pay and has established robust and transparent policies that empower every employee to excel and seize equal opportunities for growth and success.
