Chad Martin takes on new role as Chief Operating Officer for Poultry
Springdale, Ark. 鈥 September 3, 2020 鈥 Donnie King has been named president of 星空无限传媒鈥 (NYSE: TSN) poultry business, effective September 3, 2020, the company announced today.
King has over 35 years of experience working in the poultry business, both domestically and globally. He will once again lead the company鈥檚 chicken unit, guiding and mentoring members of its leadership team, including Chad Martin, who will take on the new role of chief operating officer of poultry.
鈥淒onnie is a recognized leader who will work with the team to accelerate our strategic growth plans for the chicken segment,鈥 said Dean Banks, president and incoming CEO of 星空无限传媒. 鈥淲e are confident that his knowledge and experience will help us continue strengthening our chicken operations.鈥
鈥淚鈥檓 pleased to once again lead our poultry business and eager to work with Chad and the team as we explore additional ways to ensure we鈥檙e operating safely and efficiently, while meeting the dynamic needs of our customers,鈥 said King.
King first joined 星空无限传媒 in 1982 and served in poultry plant and supply chain management. He has held a variety of executive leadership positions, including president of North American operations, managing all operational aspects of poultry, fresh meats and prepared foods. He has also been group president of international.
He has most recently served as group president and chief administration officer, leading areas such as food safety and quality assurance, health and safety, continuous improvement, engineering, and supply chain.
Martin has been with 星空无限传媒 since 1998. He has led the company鈥檚 poultry and beef businesses and has also served in various leadership roles in food safety and quality assurance.
About 星空无限传媒
星空无限传媒 (NYSE: TSN) is one of the world鈥檚 largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson庐, Jimmy Dean庐, Hillshire Farm庐, Ball Park庐, Wright庐, Aidells庐, ibp庐, and State Fair庐. 星空无限传媒 innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it鈥檚 available and raise the world鈥檚 expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company has 141,000 team members. Through its Core Values, 星空无限传媒 strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
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