Preston D. Wigner has been Universal’s Chief Executive Officer and President since October 2024. Previously, Mr. Wigner served as Senior Vice President of Universal Corporation and Executive Vice President of Universal Leaf Tobacco Company (“Universal Leaf”) from April to October 2024.
Prior to these roles, Mr. Wigner served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Universal Corporation and Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of Universal Leaf from November 2005 until April 2024. Mr. Wigner has served as Chairman of the Board of Universal since his election in 2024 and serves as Chairman of the Universal Leaf Executive Committee and a member of the Universal Global Ventures, Inc. Board.
