Preston D. Wigner is recorded as Chairman at Universal Corp (UVV) since October 1, 2024 and CEO at Universal Corp (UVV). Universal Corp reported in an 8-K filed August 29, 2024 that Preston D. Wigner was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2024. Universal Corp reported in an 8-K filed August 29, 2024 that Preston D. Wigner was appointed Chairman of the Board, effective October 1, 2024. Universal Corp reported in an 8-K filed December 11, 2023 that Preston D. Wigner was appointed Senior Vice President, effective April 1, 2024. The proxy statement of Universal Corp reports total compensation of $3,179,995 for Preston D. Wigner in fiscal 2026, including a base salary of $828,800. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years. Preston D. Wigner has spoken on 6 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Universal Corp on November 5, 2026. Universal Corp is classified in the Tobacco industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Other leadership on record at Universal Corp includes Anubhav Mittal (CFO), Steven S. Diel (CFO), Catherine H. Claiborne (General Counsel) and 5 others.
“On August 23, 2024, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Universal Corporation (the "Company") named Preston D. Wigner, Senior Vice President, as Chairman of the Board ("Chairman"), President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective October 1, 2024.”
Universal Corp Form 8-K, filed August 29, 2024
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“On August 23, 2024, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Universal Corporation (the "Company") named Preston D. Wigner, Senior Vice President, as Chairman of the Board ("Chairman"), President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective October 1, 2024.”
Universal Corp Form 8-K, filed August 29, 2024
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Preston D. Wigner on recent calls
“Looking ahead, we are well positioned to execute our plans and deliver results in the second half of our fiscal year.”
“As we begin fiscal year 2027, our first quarter results reflect the market and operating conditions we anticipated. First quarter results for our leaf tobacco business followed a seasonal pattern more consistent with historical trends than what we experienced in our exceptional first quarter of last year.”
“Our fiscal year 2026 performance reflected solid execution across much of our business, operating in a market environment that shifted meaningfully from the prior year.”
“Fiscal year 2025 was an extraordinary year for Universal. We're following that year with solid performance to the end of our third quarter of fiscal year 2026. I'm proud of our company's dedication and commitment to delivering results for all our stakeholders.”
“We're pleased with our performance in the first half and second quarter of fiscal year 2026. We saw strong operational execution for both segments of our company, and we are working diligently to continue that performance through the second half of our fiscal year.”
