Rick Thomason Named President, GM of Tyson de Mexico

Veteran Tyson Foods Inc. executive Rick Thomason was named president and general manager of Tyson de Mexico, the protein giant announced today. In his new role, Thomason will oversee all the daily business of Tyson de Mexico, the company’s oldest international business.

“Rick played a critical role in Tyson Foods’ international growth over the last several years,” said Rob Tanksley, senior vice president of Tyson’s Latin America business unit. “He was instrumental in driving our international business to achieve strong earnings growth. In Mexico, he will be part of a very successful team and make a crucial contribution to its success in the future.”

Thomason, an Indiana native, joined Tyson’s corporate cost accounting group in 1991 and has held many different positions within the finance and accounting group during his career with the company. Before his promotion, he was vice president of accounting for Tyson’s international businesses.

Tyson de Mexico markets products under the Tyson®, Del Dia® and Granja San Martin® brands. The company exports chicken to Vietnam and Guatemala. The company recently expanded into central Mexico to accommodate customers in that region.