Tyson Foods’ announced it has named Donnie King as president of its poultry business. King has over 35 years of experience working in the poultry business, both domestically and globally. At the same time, Chad Martin will take on the new role of chief operating officer of poultry.
Donnie King first joined Tyson Foods 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 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.
“Donnie is a recognized leader who will work with the team to accelerate our strategic growth plans for the chicken segment,” Dean Banks, president and incoming CEO of Tyson Foods said. “We are confident that his knowledge and experience will help us continue strengthening our chicken operations.”