Tyson Foods has appointed director Jeff Schomburger as the US meat giant’s new CEO.
Schomburger, who has spent a decade on the Tyson board, will become the Hillshire Farm brand owner’s president and chief executive on 4 October.
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The former Procter & Gamble executive will succeed Donnie King, who has spent more than four decades at Tyson. King was promoted from COO to CEO in 2021.
“The board and I are confident in Jeff Schomburger’s ability to lead Tyson Foods into its next chapter of growth,” chairman John H. Tyson said. “His experience will help us accelerate our strategic priorities and unlock new ways to win with customers and consumers – a key focus of our growth strategy.”
According to Schomburger’s LinkedIn profile, he worked at P&G from 1984 to 2019. He joined the FMCG group as a sales rep and, ultimately, was appointed global sales officer in 2015.
He has been the lead independent director at Tyson since last year. Schomburger’s time on the Tyson board includes spells on the compensation and audit committees.
In a statement, he said: “I’m energised by the opportunity to strengthen our iconic brands with superior products, capitalise on emerging opportunities through AI acceleration, and continue to win with customers and consumers.”
King will remain on the Tyson board. “Donnie King’s long tenure at Tyson Foods, including his leadership as CEO, has strengthened our business and shaped our culture,” Mr Tyson added.
