SPRINGDALE -- Tyson Foods, Inc. announced changes today to the enterprise leadership team that reports directly to President and CEO Noel White, the company announced in a press release..
The changes will be effective Jan. 28 and include:
Donnie King is returning as group president, International and will be responsible for the overall international growth strategy, global business models, and overseas operations, the release said. King previously worked as Tyson Foods' president of North American operations until 2017.
Chad Martin is being promoted to group president, poultry, according to the release. Martin joined IBP, inc., which later became Tyson Fresh Meats, in 1996 and most recently served as senior vice president and general manager, Beef Enterprise for Tyson Fresh Meats.
Doug Ramsey will take the newly created role of president, Global McDonald's Business, leading the relationship with the Tyson Foods customer, the release said. Ramsey has served as group president, poultry since 2017.
"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 in the release. "I look forward to working with this team to deliver results for our customers, consumers, investors and team members."
Tyson 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.
NW News on 01/16/2019