George Freeman
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About George Freeman
Earlier roles on record: Chairman at Universal Corp /Va/ (UVV) until October 1, 2024. Universal Corp /Va/ reported in an 8-K filed August 29, 2024 that George Freeman retired as member of the Board, effective October 1, 2024. Universal Corp /Va/ reported in an 8-K filed August 29, 2024 that George Freeman retired as Chairman, effective October 1, 2024. Universal Corp /Va/ reported in an 8-K filed August 29, 2024 that George Freeman retired as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2024. The proxy statement of Universal Corp /Va/ reports total compensation of $5,809,221 for George Freeman in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $817,800. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years. George Freeman has spoken on 15 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Universal Corp /Va/ on August 7, 2024.
“Mr. Wigner will succeed George C. Freeman, III, who notified the Board of his retirement as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board on August 23, 2024, with such retirement effective October 1, 2024.”
“Mr. Wigner will succeed George C. Freeman, III, who notified the Board of his retirement as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board on August 23, 2024, with such retirement effective October 1, 2024.”
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Affiliation history
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Start not stated–2024-10-01
Company network
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Executive compensation
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| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Universal Corp /Va/ (UVV) | Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | $817,800 | $5,809,221 |
| 2024 | Universal Corp /Va/ (UVV) | Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | $1,074,000 | $5,275,076 |
| 2023 | Universal Corp /Va/ (UVV) | Former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | $1,027,800 | $4,832,074 |
| 2022 | Universal Corp /Va/ (UVV) | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | $978,900 | $3,735,584 |
| 2021 | Universal Corp /Va/ (UVV) | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | $964,400 | $5,171,861 |
| 2020 | Universal Corp /Va/ (UVV) | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | $945,500 | $4,567,741 |
| 2019 | Universal Corp /Va/ (UVV) | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | $918,000 | $5,346,387 |
| 2018 | Universal Corp /Va/ (UVV) | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | $900,000 | $3,711,199 |
Recent activity
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