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Preston D. Wigner

Chairman; President; Chief Executive Officer Executive Board Since: 2024 Age: 56

Mr. Preston D. Wigner has been the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of the company since October 2024.Previously, he served as the Chief Compliance Officer, Senior Vice President, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the company. Earlier, he served as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of Universal Leaf. Mr. Winger also serves as the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc. and Universal Global Ventures, Inc.

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Steven S. Diel

Chief Financial Officer; Senior Vice President Senior Management Since: 2026 Age: 53

Mr. Steven S. Diel has been the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company since April 2026. Previously, he was the Vice President of Business Development of the company. Prior to this, he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Universal Ingredients.

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Airton L. Hentschke

Senior Vice President; Chief Operating Officer Senior Management Since: 2015 Age: 55

Mr. Airton L. Hentschke has been the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of the company since April 2015. He also serves as the Director, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Universal Leaf Tobacco Company Inc. and Universal Global Ventures Inc. Mr. Hentschke has over 35 years of experience in leaf operations with the company.

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Tatiana Santos Godoi

Chief Human Resources Officer Senior Management Since: 2025

Ms. Tatiana Santos Godoi has been the Chief Human Resources Officer of the company since 2025. Previously, she served as Vice President of Human Resources – North America for Kerry, Inc. She held leadership roles at Kerry Latin America, Mars Incorporated, Newell Rubbermaid, Villares Metals, and LaticÍnos Bom Gosto.

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Catherine H. Claiborne

Vice President; General Counsel; Secretary Senior Management Since: 2024 Age: 64
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