Tyson Foods Makes Leadership ChangesTyson Foods Makes Leadership Changes

Tyson Foods has promoted Devin Cole and Brady Stewart as part of the company’s development and succession planning process. 

Cole's and Stewart's leadership have been instrumental in helping the company fortify our foundation, build our brands and grow globally, strategic pillars they will continue to focus on in their new roles.

Devin Cole has been named group president of Poultry, succeeding Wes Morris. In addition to his new role, Cole will continue to oversee Tyson Foods’ Global Business Unit. Wes will remain with the company to assist in the transition and plans to retire early next year. 

A seasoned executive with deep roots in the company, Cole rejoined Tyson in 2024 to oversee its global McDonald’s business. He previously served as Tyson’s chief commercial officer in 2014. 

Brady Stewart will expand his role to oversee the company’s Prepared Foods segment, in addition to his role as group president, Beef, Pork and Chief Supply Chain Officer.

Prior to joining Tyson in 2023, Stewart was at Smithfield Foods for over 5 years, most recently as its chief operating officer.

“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,” said president and CEO Donnie King. “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.”

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Tyson Foods remains focused on executing its long-term strategy and planning for the future. These leadership changes underscore the company’s commitment to delivering value for customers, consumers, and shareholders and to fulfilling the company's purpose of feeding the world like family.