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The following section provides information on Universal Corp’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into Universal Corp's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.

Executives

George C. Freeman III

Chairman; Chief Executive Officer; President Executive Board Since: 2008 Age: 59

Mr. George C. Freeman, III has been serving as the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer since April 2008. He became Chairman of the Board in August 2008. Prior to these roles, he held the position of President from December 2006 and Vice President from November 2005. Mr. Freeman joined the company in 1997 and has since been an integral part of its growth and success. Before his current designations, Mr. Freeman served as the General Counsel and Secretary from February 2001 to November 2005.

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Johan C. Kroner

Chief Financial Officer; Senior Vice President Senior Management Since: 2018 Age: 55

Mr. Johan C. Kroner has been the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President at the company since 2018. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Universal Leaf. Previously, he served as the Senior Vice President of Universal Leaf from 2014 to 2018, and as the Vice President from 2011 to 2014. Mr. Kroner joined the company in 1993.

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Airton L. Hentschke

Senior Vice President; Chief Operating Officer Senior Management Since: 2015 Age: 53

Mr. Airton L. Hentschke has been the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of the company since 2015. Previously, he served as the Executive Vice President of Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Incorporated from 2013 to 2015. Mr. Hentschke also served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Universal Leaf Tabacos Limitada from 2009 to 2013.

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Scott J. Bleicher

Vice President; Controller Senior Management Since: 2019 Age: 46

Preston D. Wigner

Secretary; General Counsel; Vice President Senior Management Since: 2007 Age: 54
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