Management changes announced at Tyson Foods following acquisition
The company announced that the management team that will report directly to President and CEO Noel White, effective January 28, 2019 is as follows:
- Chad Martin, who has served as senior vice president and general manager, Beef Enterprise for Tyson Fresh Meats, is being promoted to group president, Poultry. Martin joined IBP, inc., which later became Tyson Fresh Meats, in 1996. He has since has held a number of management positions in the U.S. and Canada, previously serving as the vice president of strategy and margin enhancement of the company’s beef business.
- Donnie King, who previously worked as Tyson Foods’ president of North American operations, is returning to lead the company’s international business as group president, International. He’ll be responsible for the overall international growth strategy, global business models, and overseas operations. King joined Tyson Foods in 1982 and held roles of increasing responsibility until he left the company in 2017. During his tenure, King served as president of Prepared Foods, and senior group vice president of Poultry and Prepared Foods.
- Doug Ramsey, who has served as group president, Poultry since 2017, will assume the newly created role of president, Global McDonald’s Business, leading the relationship with a key Tyson Foods customer. Ramsey joined Tyson Foods in 1992 and has served as president of Poultry Operations, and was senior vice president of Big Bird and Fowl, Value Added.
“This refinement of our team will help us to take advantage of our biggest growth opportunities, which are value-added foods and international markets,” White said. “I look forward to working with this team to deliver results for our customers, consumers, investors and team members.”
The company also announced that Frank Ravndal, former president and CEO of Keystone Foods, will be leaving to pursue other opportunities. He will remain through March to assist with the integration process.
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