Tyson Foods Names Hewlett Packard Enterprise Executive as Chief Technology Officer
June 12 2017 - 12:00PM
As part of the company’s strategic focus on technology, Tyson
Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) has hired Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Chief Information Officer Scott Spradley to become the company’s
chief technology officer, effective June 26.
Spradley will be part of Tyson Foods’ enterprise leadership
team, reporting directly to President and CEO Tom Hayes. He will
lead the company’s Information Technology (IT) team and approach to
new technologies and systems that enable growth.
“Scott is a highly accomplished senior executive who has the
talent and experience to help us take advantage of emerging
technologies,” said Hayes. “His role is important because
technology is a key enabler of sustainable growth.”
Spradley has been part of Hewlett Packard since 2008 and
recently led efforts to separate IT functions when Hewlett Packard
split into two Fortune 50 companies: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Company and HP Inc. He previously worked at Chevron, one of
the world’s leading integrated energy companies, where he led North
American shared services. He also held several leadership positions
at Intel Corporation, including director of greater Asia shared
services. Spradley holds a bachelor’s degree in political science
from San Diego State University.
Devin Graham, who served as interim chief technology officer,
will remain with the company as vice president, technology and
support and help Spradley transition to his new role.
About Tyson Foods Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN),
with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world’s
largest food companies with leading brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy
Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Sara Lee®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®
and State Fair®. It’s a recognized market leader in chicken,
beef and pork as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast
sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings,
tortillas and desserts. The company supplies retail and foodservice
customers throughout the United States and approximately 115
countries. Tyson Foods was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, whose
family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don Tyson,
guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. Tyson,
serving as the current chairman of the board of directors. The
company currently has approximately 114,000 Team Members employed
at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and
around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team
Member Bill of Rights, Tyson Foods strives to operate with
integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its
shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives
to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as
stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
Contact: Derek Burleson, 479-290-6646, derek.burleson@tyson.com
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