TSN SEC filings last scanned 22 Aug 2026, 16:54 UTC
CEO Timeline
Donnie KingCurrentRetiring Oct 2026
Jun 2021 — Present(5y 3mo)
Donnie King was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods, Inc., effective June 2, 2021, succeeding Dean Banks.
planned CEO transition; expected to assist in leadership transition
3 source filings — click to expand
Jeffrey K. SchomburgerStarts Oct 2026
Scheduled to begin Oct 2026
Jeffrey K. Schomburger will become Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods, Inc., succeeding Donnie King, effective October 4, 2026.
1 source filing — click to expand
Dean Banks
Oct 2020 — Jun 2021(8mo)
Dean Banks was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods, Inc., effective October 3, 2020, succeeding Noel White.
stepped down from duties as President and Chief Executive Officer
3 source filings — click to expand
Noel White
Sep 2018 — Oct 2020(2y 1mo)
Noel White was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods, Inc., effective September 30, 2018, succeeding Thomas P. Hayes.
stepped down
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Tom Hayes
Dec 2016 — Sep 2018(1y 9mo)
Tom Hayes was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods, effective December 31, 2016, succeeding Donnie Smith.
stepped down
3 source filings — click to expand
Donnie Smith
Nov 2009 — Dec 2016(7y 1mo)
Donnie Smith was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods, Inc., effective November 19, 2009.
resignation
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Leland E. TollettInterim
Jan 2009 — Nov 2009(10mo)
Leland E. Tollett was appointed interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods, Inc. on January 5, 2009, to serve until a permanent successor is chosen.
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Richard L. Bond
May 2006 — Jan 2009(2y 8mo)
Richard L. Bond was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods, Inc., effective immediately, replacing John Tyson.
left the Company effective immediately
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John Tyson
Since at least Dec 2005 — May 2006(5mo)
John Tyson stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods, Inc., replaced by Richard L. Bond.