R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company is a retail company focusing on the production, distribution, and sales of tobacco products. Founded in 1875 by R. J. Reynolds, the Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based firm stands as the second-largest tobacco company in the United States. As an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Reynolds American Inc., R J Reynolds Tobacco Company has strong ties to British American Tobacco of the United Kingdom, which owns 42% of Reynolds American Inc.
The company prides itself on its diverse workforce, with 38.6% female and 38.5% ethnic minority employees. Its major brands and products include Camel, Newport, and Pall Mall cigarettes. Led by CEO Jorge Araya, R J Reynolds Tobacco Company has a solid employee retention rate, with staff members remaining with the company for an average of 6.8 years. With a team of 4,000 workers and an annual revenue of $5.4 billion, the firm continues to be a prominent force in the tobacco industry.