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Tyson Foods last Tuesday announced that Brady
Stewart, group president of prepared foods,
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beef and pork, and the company’s chief supply
chain officer,
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was leaving the food company immediately.
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Stewart took certain actions that violated the
company’s code of conduct.
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The company said in a statement, though it
didn’t provide further details before coming to
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Tyson two years ago, Stewart served as the
chief operating officer.
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Of Smithfield Foods.
Tyson named Devin Cole as chief operating
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officer to oversee the company’s business
segments, including poultry,
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beef, pork, prepared foods, and international.
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Cole will continue to report directly to Tyson
president and CEO Donnie King.
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Cole has more than 30 years of experience in
the industry.
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Tyson said his appointment reflects the
company’s commitment to robust succession
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planning.
Cole most recently served as group president of
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poultry and international, where he was
responsible for the company’s third consecutive
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quarter of volume growth in poultry and
improved profitability to the international
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business by driving efficiencies and cost
controls.
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In a statement, King said, quote, we remain
committed to executing our long-term strategy.
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And operating the company guided by our culture
and core values.
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Cole had previously served 20 years at Tyson
before moving on to leadership positions at
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Keystone Foods and George’s Inc.
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Tyson plans to share further leadership and
organizational updates prior to September 28,
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2025, the beginning of its 2026 fiscal year.
The leadership shakeup comes about a year after
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Tyson’s chief financial officer, John Randall
Tyson was suspended and demoted after running
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into legal trouble.
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He managed to land on his feet, however, and in
May 2025,
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the heir of founder John W.
Tyson was appointed to the meatpacking
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company’s board along with his sister Olivia.
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They represent the fourth generation of the
Tyson family to serve on the company’s board of
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directors.
I’m David Manti.
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This is manufacturing now.