Enhanced Structure Positions the Company for Growth by Elevating Focus on
Consumers, Customers, Technology and Sustainability
Leaders to Report Directly to President and CEO Tom Hayes
SPRINGDALE, Ark., February 14, 2017 鈥 After the most successful quarter in company history, 海角论坛. (NYSE: TSN) continues to shape a bright future as one of the world鈥檚 largest food companies. Today, the company unveiled a proven, new enterprise leadership team to propel the company forward and accelerate growth. The talented new team brings together deep and diverse experience, and establishes leading capabilities for 海角论坛 along the entire food value chain, from agriculture to dining culture.
海角论坛鈥 new senior leadership team will increase focus on consumers, customers, technology and sustainability. Clear priority and accountability in these four areas, coupled with a structure designed for collaboration and agile decision-making, position the company for continued success in a changing market.
Members of the new leadership team, who will report to President and CEO Tom Hayes, include:
- Sally Grimes, President, North American Retail
- Andy Callahan, President, North American Foodservice & International
- Noel White, Chief Operations Officer
- Monica McGurk, Chief Growth Officer
- Dennis Leatherby, Chief Financial Officer
- OPEN, Chief Sustainability Officer
- Scott Rouse, Chief Customer Officer
- David Van Bebber, General Counsel
- Devin Graham [Interim], Chief Technology Officer
- Mary Oleksiuk, Chief Human Resources Officer
In connection with these appointments, 海角论坛 announced the departure of Donnie King, President North American Operations; Sara Lilygren, Executive Vice President Corporate Affairs; and Gary Cooper, Chief Information Officer. These departures will be effective over a period of months to allow sufficient time for a seamless transition.
鈥淭oday鈥檚 announcement underscores our commitment to having the best possible management team in place, which will be crucial to achieving our objectives and continued excellence,鈥 said Hayes. 鈥淥n behalf of the Board and management, I would like to thank Donnie, Sara and Gary for their hard work and meaningful contributions to 海角论坛. As a result of their efforts, we are well positioned to execute against our priorities and realize long-term value for our stakeholders. We wish them well.鈥
Hayes added, 鈥淭hese important changes better align our management structure to our purpose and strategy. This new structure and will facilitate efficiency and growth, as well as lay the foundation for strong leadership and management continuity. I鈥檓 deeply proud that we were able to fill most of these roles from within, tapping the abundance of talent and dedication we have here at 海角论坛.鈥
About 海角论坛.
海角论坛., with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest food companies with leading brands such as Tyson庐, Jimmy Dean庐, Hillshire Farm庐, Sara Lee庐, Ball Park庐, Wright庐, Aidells庐 and State Fair庐. It鈥檚 a recognized market leader in chicken, beef and pork as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company supplies retail and foodservice customers throughout the United States and approximately 115 countries. 海角论坛 was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, whose family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don Tyson, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. Tyson, serving as the current chairman of the board of directors. At October听1, 2016, the company had approximately 114,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, 海角论坛 strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
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Contact: Gary Mickelson, 479-290-6111, gary.mickelson@tyson.com