Rising at Philip Morris International: The ascension of Frinken.
New Appointment at Philip Morris International: Juliane Frinken Joins as Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs
Juliane Frinken has recently taken up a new position as the Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs at Philip Morris International, effective from August 1, 2025. In her new role, she will be part of the External Affairs team led by Torsten Albig and will report to Minke Wahl, Director of Strategy & Regulatory Affairs [1].
Prior to joining Philip Morris, Juliane Frinken spent time in the Government Affairs department at Siemens Healthineers. From 2024 to 2025, she held the position of Senior Director Government Affairs EMEA & Deputy Head Government Affairs Germany. Before this, she held various positions in the German Bundestag. Notably, she served as the head of the office and personal assistant to Member of Parliament Kristine Lütke from 2021 to 2024, and as a scientific assistant to Daniel Föst MdB from 2018 to 2021 [1].
Before her tenure at Siemens Healthineers, Juliane Frinken was also a part of the German Bundestag, where she held key roles. Her career in the Bundestag began in 2018, where she started as a scientific assistant to Daniel Föst MdB. Later, she moved on to become the head of the office and personal assistant to Member of Parliament Kristine Lütke, a position she held until 2024 [1].
Torsten Albig, who leads the External Affairs team that Juliane Frinken has joined, is a seasoned professional in the industry. Juliane's new role is within the Strategy & Regulatory Affairs department at Philip Morris International [1].
[1] Source: Company Press Release, Date: August 1, 2025.
Juliane Frinken's career transitions to the private sector, specifically in the field of business, as she starts a new chapter as Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs in the finance sector at Philip Morris International. Her new role in the Strategy & Regulatory Affairs department aligns her expertise with her career growth in government affairs and politics.
