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title: "Universal names search for Ingredients chief successor as Patrick O’Keefe plans retirement"
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description: "Universal Ingredients head Patrick O’Keefe plans to retire as vice president and senior vice president. The company has retained an executive search firm to identify his successor, with O’Keefe remaining in his current role until a new appointment is made."
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# Universal names search for Ingredients chief successor as Patrick O’Keefe plans retirement

-   Universal Ingredients head Patrick O’Keefe to retire as vice president, Ingredients at Universal. \* O’Keefe also plans to step down as senior vice president at Universal Ingredients. \* Executive search firm retained to identify a successor; O’Keefe to stay in role until an appointment is made. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Universal Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 202608041615BIZWIRE\_USPR\_\_\_\_\_20260804\_BW691591) on August 04, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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