Key Point
- Altria director George Munoz is planning to retire after the 2026 annual shareholders' meeting;
- Munoz has been serving on the board since 2004 and will not seek re-election at that time;
- Altria is expecting the 2026 annual shareholders' meeting to be held on May 14; the company has not yet announced any succession plan for him after retirement.
In a report by BUSINESS WIRE on October 14, 2025, Altria Group, Inc.'s board director George Muñoz has informed the company that he will retire from the board of directors at the end of his current term.
As a result of this decision, Munoz will not seek reelection at the 2026 annual shareholders' meeting, expected to be held on May 14, 2026. The company highly appreciates Mr. Munoz's extensive and significant contributions during his tenure. The announcement did not include further information about his successor.
Kathryn McQuade, Chair of the Board of Independent Directors at Altria, stated: "George has made extensive and significant contributions to Altria over the past 20 years. We appreciate George's valuable contributions over the years, and wish him all the best in his retirement.
Mr. Munios currently serves as the Chairman of the Compensation and Talent Development Committee, as well as a member of the Audit, Executive, and Finance Committees. Prior to this role, he had served as the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
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