Tyson Foods tightens its management circle
by February 25, 2025 6:25 pm 8,682 views
Tyson Foods has given two top executives expanded roles, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 25) filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Springdale-based meat giant named Devin Cole as group president of poultry, succeeding Wes Morris who is stepping down. Morris will remain with the company to assist in the transition and plans to retire early next year.
In addition to his new role, Cole will continue to oversee the company’s international and global McDonald’s businesses, which are jobs he has held since early 2024. He will report to CEO Donnie King. Cole has more than 22 years at Tyson Foods, and management positions at Keystone Foods and George’s Inc. of Springdale where he spent seven years as chief operating officer.
Brady Stewart, group president of beef and pork and chief supply chain officer, will expand his role to oversee the company’s prepared foods segment. Kyle Narron will remain president of the prepared foods business and report to Stewart who reports to King.
Tyson did not provide any salary information in the filing. The changes are effective immediately. Tyson Foods said Cole and Stewart’s leadership has been instrumental in helping the company fortify its foundation, build its brands, and grow globally.
“I am grateful for Devin and Brady’s leadership and commitment to this company and am confident that their expertise in these new roles will help shape the future of Tyson Foods,” King said in a statement. “This is an exciting time for our company, and these appointments will enable continued focus on operational excellence, innovation, and talent development as we drive sustained, profitable growth.”
He said Tyson Foods remains focused on executing its long-term strategy and planning for the future.
The company on Feb. 3 reported fiscal first quarter net income of $359 million, well above $107 million a year ago. Revenue totaled $13.72 billion, up 2.3% compared with the same period in the previous fiscal year. The fiscal first quarter for Tyson Foods ended Dec. 28.