Tyson Foods, Inc., announced the appointment of Devin Cole as chief operating officer (COO) overseeing the company’s business segments, including poultry, beef, pork, prepared foods and international.
“We have strong momentum as we head into our new fiscal year, and we remain committed to executing our long-term strategy and operating the company guided by our culture and Core Values. I am confident that under Devin’s leadership our business will continue to thrive,” Donnie King, Tyson Foods president and chief executive officer, said in a release. Cole will report to King.
With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, Cole’s appointment reflects Tyson Foods’ commitment to robust succession planning and operational excellence, the company said. Most recently, Cole served as group president of poultry and international, where he delivered the company’s third consecutive quarter of volume growth in poultry and improved profitability to Tyson’s international business by driving efficiencies and cost controls.
Stewart Departs Tyson Effective Immediately
Meanwhile, chief supply chain officer Brady Stewart has left the company after violating internal rules. This marks the second senior executive departure for improper behavior in just over a year.
According to the company, certain actions taken by Stewart violated the Tyson Foods Code of Conduct.
The Supply Chain, Food Safety, Health and Safety, Environmental and Transportation functions will now report directly to King.
The company said it will share further leadership and organizational updates prior to Sept. 28 – the start of its 2026 fiscal year – consistent with its established succession planning and governance processes.
