Tyson Foods Cuts Chief Supply Chain Officer for Violating Code of Conduct

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Tyson Foods last Tuesday announced that Brady

Stewart, group president of prepared foods,

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beef and pork, and the company's chief supply

chain officer,

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was leaving the food company immediately.

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Stewart took certain actions that violated the

company's code of conduct.

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The company said in a statement, though it

didn't provide further details before coming to

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Tyson two years ago, Stewart served as the

chief operating officer.

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Of Smithfield Foods.

Tyson named Devin Cole as chief operating

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officer to oversee the company's business

segments, including poultry,

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beef, pork, prepared foods, and international.

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Cole will continue to report directly to Tyson

president and CEO Donnie King.

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Cole has more than 30 years of experience in

the industry.

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Tyson said his appointment reflects the

company's commitment to robust succession

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planning.

Cole most recently served as group president of

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poultry and international, where he was

responsible for the company's third consecutive

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quarter of volume growth in poultry and

improved profitability to the international

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business by driving efficiencies and cost

controls.

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In a statement, King said, quote, we remain

committed to executing our long-term strategy.

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And operating the company guided by our culture

and core values.

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Cole had previously served 20 years at Tyson

before moving on to leadership positions at

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Keystone Foods and George's Inc.

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Tyson plans to share further leadership and

organizational updates prior to September 28,

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2025, the beginning of its 2026 fiscal year.

The leadership shakeup comes about a year after

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Tyson's chief financial officer, John Randall

Tyson was suspended and demoted after running

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into legal trouble.

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He managed to land on his feet, however, and in

May 2025,

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the heir of founder John W.

Tyson was appointed to the meatpacking

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company's board along with his sister Olivia.

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They represent the fourth generation of the

Tyson family to serve on the company's board of

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directors.

I'm David Manti.

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This is manufacturing now.