Tyson Foods announces new leadership team
Tyson Foods has announced a new enterprise leadership team to propel the company forward and accelerate growth.
Tyson Foods has announced a new enterprise leadership team to propel the company forward and accelerate growth. The new team brings together diverse experience and establishes leading capabilities for Tyson Foods along the entire food value chain, from agriculture to dining culture. Tyson Foods’ new senior leadership team will increase focus on consumers, customers, technology, and sustainability. 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
- Scott Rouse, chief customer officer
- David Van Bebber, general counsel
- Devin Graham [Interim], chief technology officer
- Mary Oleksiuk, chief human resources officer
In addition, there is an open position for a chief sustainability officer. In connection with these appointments, Tyson Foods has announced the departure of Donnie King, president North American Operations; Sara Lilygren, executive vice president corporate affairs; and Gary Cooper, chief information officer.
“Today’s announcement underscores our commitment to having the best possible management team in place, which will be crucial to achieving our objectives and continued excellence,” said Hayes. “These important changes better align our management structure to our purpose and strategy. This new structure will facilitate efficiency and growth, as well as lay the foundation for strong leadership and management continuity.”