Universal Corporation names Gregory Friedman to board of directors

Friedman Brings Extensive Financial Leadership Experience to Agriproducts Company

Friedman brings more than 30 years of operational, strategic, and financial leadership experience to the Richmond, Virginia-based agriproducts company. Most recently, he served as chief financial officer of Mura Technology, an international plastic recycling technology company. Before that role, he worked as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Corteva, Inc., where he helped lead the agriculture company through its separation from DowDuPont and shaped its capital structure, financial policy, and investment priorities. Earlier in his career, Friedman held senior financial positions at DuPont, including vice president of investor relations and chief financial officer for DuPont Pioneer, the company’s agricultural seed division.

Public company governance experience on his resume includes serving on the board of directors of Radius Recycling, where he held seats on the audit, compensation, and human resources committees.

Strategic Priorities Across Tobacco and Ingredients

Preston D. Wigner, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Universal, stated that Friedman’s background in global agriculture, financial markets, and capital allocation will provide valuable perspectives as the company advances its strategic priorities. Friedman noted that he looks forward to supporting the organization’s focus on operational excellence and growth across its tobacco and ingredients operations. Universal operates in more than 30 countries across five continents, supplying agricultural products to customers worldwide through its network of farmers and partners, as detailed in the company’s press release.

Friedman will receive compensation in line with Universal Corporation’s existing policies for non-employee directors. Additional details are available via the Original Filing.

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