FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:   Elissa Ruffino (NIAF) 202/939-3106 or elissa@niaf.org

Attribute to:
Frank J. Guarini, Chairman, National Italian American Foundation
Joseph R. Cerrell, President, NIAF

(WASHINGTON, DC – February 12, 2002) “On behalf of the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), we extend our heartiest congratulations to Louis C. Camilleri on his new promotion to serve as President and CEO of Philip Morris.

Lou is one of the distinguished members of the NIAF Board of Directors. He shares our heritage and will assume a leadership position in one of the world’s largest corporations.”