Universal Corporation's ingredients unit head to retire amid search for successor

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Go back to Universal Corporation's ingredients unit head to retire amid search for successor

Universal Corporation Announces Universal Ingredients Leadership Transition Plan

August 4, 2026 4:15 PM EDT

Patrick OKeefe Announces Retirement; Leadership Transition Process Underway

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) ("Universal" or the "Company"), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, today announced that Patrick (Pat) O'Keefe has notified the Company of his intention to retire from his positions as Vice President, Ingredients for Universal Corporation and Senior Vice President, Universal Ingredients.

The Company has engaged an executive search firm and initiated a process to identify Mr. OKeefes successor. Mr. O'Keefe will remain in his current role until a successor... More