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accession: "0000102212-23-000055"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "UVSP"
cik: "0000102212"
company_name: "UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp"
filed_at: "2023-09-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T07:21:21.960134+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Univest Financial elects CEO Schweitzer as Chairman, Beebe as Lead Independent Director effective Jan 1, 2024

## Summary
- Jeffrey M. Schweitzer, currently President and CEO, elected Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2024.
- Schweitzer previously served as Vice Chairman; combined Chairman/CEO role approved by Board for leadership continuity.
- Joseph Beebe elected Lead Independent Director effective same date, providing independent oversight.
- Board determined combined role aligns with strategic plan and strong performance under Schweitzer's leadership.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000102212-23-000055
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: UVSP
- cik: 0000102212
- company_name: UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp
- filed_at: 2023-09-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102212/000010221223000055/0000102212-23-000055-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/102212/000010221223000055/uvsp-20230927.htm

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