Mark Neves, the former regional director of Universal Leaf's African region, has left the company to pursue other interests.

He is succeeded by Charles A. M. Graham, effective immediately.  Graham will report to W. Keith Brewer. In addition, the following promotions for the African region are effective immediately: Gary S. Taylor, regional operations director; Peter R. Bourne, regional chief financial officer; and Neil S. Marlborough, regional chief administrative officer.