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Get filing alertsUniversal Corp VP of Ingredients J. Patrick O'Keefe announces retirement; successor search underway
Filed August 4, 2026 · Period ending July 29, 2026 · ~1 min read
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J. Patrick O'Keefe, VP of Ingredients at Universal Corp and Senior VP at subsidiary Universal Ingredients, Inc., notified the company of his intention to retire on July 29, 2026.
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Company engaged an executive search firm to identify a successor; O'Keefe will remain in his current role until replacement is appointed and will support the transition process.
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
Summary
Universal Corporation disclosed that J. Patrick O'Keefe, who serves as Vice President of Ingredients at the parent company and Senior Vice President at subsidiary Universal Ingredients, Inc., has announced his intention to retire. The retirement is voluntary and planned rather than an immediate departure.
The company is conducting an external search for O'Keefe's successor with the assistance of an executive search firm. O'Keefe will continue in his current role until a replacement is appointed and will subsequently provide transition support. This structured approach indicates an orderly leadership change in the Ingredients business segment. The filing provides no timeline for the succession process or details on interim leadership arrangements if the search extends beyond O'Keefe's preferred retirement date.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
VP of Ingredients J. Patrick O'Keefe announced retirement; successor search underway with transition support planned.
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On July 29, 2026, J. Patrick O’Keefe notified Universal Corporation (the “Company”) of his intention to retire as Vice President, Ingredients of the Company and Senior Vice President, Universal Ingredients, Inc.
J. Patrick O'Keefe, who holds dual titles as VP of Ingredients at Universal Corporation and Senior VP at its subsidiary Universal Ingredients, Inc., has announced his intention to retire. The retirement is voluntary and planned, not an immediate departure.
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The Company will work to identify a successor with the assistance of an executive search firm. To support a smooth transition of leadership, Mr. O’Keefe will remain in his current role until a successor is appointed and will subsequently provide support to ensure a smooth transition process.
The company is conducting an external search for O'Keefe's replacement using an executive search firm. O'Keefe will stay in his current role until a successor is named and will then assist with the transition, indicating an orderly leadership change rather than an abrupt exit.
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