– USA, VA – Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), a global business-to-business agriproducts company, announced the appointment of Fay Manolios to its Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2025, to bring over 25 years of experience in strategy development and human resources.
Additionally, the company also announced that Michael Lawton will not stand for re-election to the Board at the 2025 AGM on August 5, 2025.
About Fay Manolios
Fay Manolios held increasing roles of responsibility at Capital One Financial Corporation, a publicly-held Fortune 100 tech-enabled financial services firm, from 2012 to 2022, most recently including Managing VP, Head of Total Rewards. In that role, she spearheaded the creation and execution of a cohesive five-year plan for Total Rewards. She currently serves on the board of VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of healthcare.
“Universal is an exceptional company with a track record of value creation and a commitment to supporting its employees, farming partners and communities,” said Fay Manolios. “I am delighted to join the Board and look forward to working alongside my fellow directors to oversee the continued execution of Universal’s strategic priorities and initiatives.”
About Universal Corporation
Universal Corporation is a global agricultural company with over 100 years of experience supplying products and innovative solutions to meet our customers’ evolving needs and precise specifications. Through our diverse network of farmers and partners across more than 30 countries on five continents, we are a trusted provider of high-quality, traceable products. We leverage our extensive supply chain expertise, global reach, integrated processing capabilities, and commitment to sustainability to provide a range of products and services designed to drive efficiency and deliver value to our customers.
For more information: https://www.universalcorp.com/
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