Universal Corporation Announces Appointment of Gregory R. Friedman to Board of Directors
Business Wire•04/11/2026•16:15 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Universal (UVV) appoints Gregory R. Friedman to its board, effective November 4, 2026
- ➤Friedman previously served as Corteva (CTVA) executive vice president and CFO
- ➤Friedman brings more than 30 years of financial, operational, and strategic leadership experience
- ➤Friedman previously held senior financial roles at DuPont, including CFO of DuPont Pioneer
Expert Statements
Preston D. Wigner, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation
“We are delighted to welcome Greg to our Board. Throughout his career, Greg has helped companies pursue meaningful growth opportunities and turn them into results. His deep understanding of global agriculture, combined with his expertise in capital allocation, financial markets and corporate governance, will bring valuable perspective as we continue to advance our strategic priorities and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
Gregory R. Friedman, Director of Universal Corporation
“Universal has a strong foundation rooted in its leadership in global agriculture and longstanding customer and supplier relationships. I look forward to working with the Board to support Universal’s focus on operational excellence, growth, and continued success across its tobacco and ingredients businesses.”
Universal Corporation Announces Appointment of Gregory R. Friedman to Board of Directors
Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced the appointment of Gregory R. Friedman to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective November 4, 2026.
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