Altria Group, Inc. announced that Jacinto “Jase” Hernandez will join its Board of Directors (Board) on November 1, 2022. Mr. Hernandez served as a partner and investment analyst for Capital Group and its subsidiary, Capital World Investors. He joined the Capital Group companies in August 2000 and retired in June 2022 after having spent 22 years covering a variety of industries, including U.S. tobacco, helping lead the research portfolio for one of the largest growth mutual funds in the world and serving in key leadership roles.

Mr. Hernandez is a director of Pioneer Natural Resources Company. He will serve as a member of the Finance and Innovation Committees. In addition, W. Leo Kiely III, a director since 2011, will retire from service on its Board following completion of his current term.

Consequently, Mr. Kiely will not stand for re-election to its Board at Altria's 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.