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born 1966 England

Alison Jane Cooper (born 31 March 1966) is a British businesswoman. She is the former chief executive officer (CEO) of Imperial Brands, the world's fourth-largest tobacco company as measured by market share.

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"There should be more freedom of choice. People should be free to decide whether to go to a smoking establishment or a non-smoking environment."

“I do carry quite a lot of data in my head, but a lot of it is song lyrics.”

Alison Cooper speaks about the drop in sale of Imperial Tobacco (2014)

I don’t like to think we’re a commodity.” Speaking in a television interview with Bloomberg TV, she added: “It’s not a quick thing to sort.

The only thing we have ever seen make a difference is bans on smoking in public places, because they reduce the occasions to smoke.

Alison Cooper speaks about the drop in sale of Imperial Tobacco (2014)

"There are plenty of adults who still choose to smoke despite decades of reasons not to. That needs to be respected at some point.”

Alison Cooper speaks about the drop in sale of Imperial Tobacco (2014)

"Trying to force a percentage of woman on boards – I'm completely against all that."

All I have ever done with my career is just try and maximise the opportunity and challenge for whatever role I have been in, and that has led to me to this seat.”

Alison Cooper speaks about the drop in sale of Imperial Tobacco (2014)

" ‘Haraka, haraka haina Baraka’ which means in Swahili ‘Hurry, hurry brings no blessing’."

Alison Cooper speaks about the drop in sale of Imperial Tobacco (2014)

"People talk about glass ceilings but it is not something I have particularly experienced – but that is only my experience."

The down-trading dynamic has been in place in Western Europe for a very, very long time

Alison Cooper speaks about the drop in sale of Imperial Tobacco (2014)

It is just a fantastic relaxation and it’s good for the core and voice projection

Alison Cooper speaks about the drop in sale of Imperial Tobacco (2014)

I am not someone who supports quotas because quotas are around the demand side of the equation and you need to look at the supply side. And quick fixes on the supply side are not necessarily quality fixes.

Display bans don’t make a difference; bigger warnings on packs don’t make a difference

Alison Cooper speaks about the drop in sale of Imperial Tobacco (2014)

I’m hoping it is, but it’s too early to call. It’s the only sign I’ve got at the moment

Alison Cooper speaks about the drop in sale of Imperial Tobacco (2014)

"If you work for me it doesn’t mean I don’t drive quite hard for things, but there are times in business when you just have to sit back and let things take their course — maybe let the decision brew a bit before you jump in.”

Alison Cooper speaks about the drop in sale of Imperial Tobacco (2014)

There is an adult choice piece here and there are plenty of adults who still choose to smoke despite decades of reasons not to. That needs to be respected at some point

Alison Cooper speaks about the drop in sale of Imperial Tobacco (2014)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Alison Cooper (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.