Jeffrey Wigand

Jeffrey Wigand
Wigand in 2006
Born
Jeffrey Stephen Wigand

(1942-12-17) December 17, 1942 (age 81)
New York City, New York
EducationMA/PhD
Alma materUniversity at Buffalo
Occupation(s)Expert witness, consultant
Known forWhistleblower on the tobacco industry
SpouseHope Elizabeth May
WebsiteJeffreyWigand.com

Jeffrey Stephen Wigand (/ˈwɡænd/; born December 17, 1942) is an American biochemist and whistleblower.

He is a former vice president of research and development at Brown & Williamson in Louisville, Kentucky, who worked on the development of reduced-harm cigarettes and in 1996 blew the whistle on tobacco tampering at the company. This was adapted for 1999 film The Insider, with Russell Crowe portraying Wigand.

He currently lectures around the world as an expert witness[clarification needed] and consultant for various tobacco issues.