Universal Appoints Anubhav Mittal as CFO Effective February 1, 2026

Universal has appointed Anubhav Mittal as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 1, 2026. He succeeds interim CFO Mark Palmer, who will return to his role as Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance. Mittal joins from TechGlobal Inc., where he served as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis since 2020. He previously held senior finance roles at NexGen Systems and Sterling Bank. At Universal, he will oversee all financial operations, including treasury, accounting, tax, and investor relations. The company cited his experience in capital allocation and strategic planning as key factors in the appointment. Palmer will remain with the firm to support the transition through March 2026. Universal’s stock (NYSE: UVV) closed up 0.8% on January 21, 2026, ahead of the announcement.