09/02/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/02/2025 18:21
SPRINGDALE, Ark. - September 2, 2025 - Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) today announced the appointment of Devin Cole as Chief Operating Officer (COO). As COO, Devin will oversee the company's business segments, including Poultry, Beef, Pork, Prepared Foods and International. Devin will continue to report to Donnie King, Tyson Foods President and Chief Executive Officer.
Devin has a proven track record with more than 30 years of experience in the industry, and his appointment reflects Tyson Foods' commitment to robust succession planning and operational excellence. Most recently, Devin served as Group President of Poultry and International, where he delivered the company's third consecutive quarter of volume growth in Poultry and improved profitability to our International business by driving efficiencies and cost controls.
"We have strong momentum as we head into our new fiscal year, and we remain committed to executing our long-term strategy and operating the company guided by our culture and Core Values. I am confident that under Devin's leadership our business will continue to thrive," noted Donnie King, CEO.
Brady Stewart will be departing the company, effective immediately. The company determined certain actions taken by Brady violated the Tyson Foods Code of Conduct.
With Brady's departure, the Supply Chain, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Environmental and Transportation functions will report directly to Donnie.
The company will share further leadership and organizational updates prior to September 28, 2025 - the start of its 2026 fiscal year - consistent with its established succession planning and governance processes.
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About Tyson Foods, Inc.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is a world-class food company and recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, it has grown under four generations of family leadership. The Company is unified by this purpose: Tyson Foods. We Feed the World Like Family™ and has a broad portfolio of iconic products and brands including Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, State Fair®, Aidells® and ibp®. Tyson Foods is dedicated to bringing high-quality food to every table in the world, safely and affordably, now and for future generations. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company had approximately 138,000 team members on September 28, 2024. Visit https://www.tysonfoods.com.