CFO of America’s Largest Auto Retailer Joins Tyson Foods’ Board
December 16 2016 - 12:44PM
The chief financial officer for America’s largest auto retailer has
been named to the board of directors of Tyson Foods, Inc.
(NYSE:TSN), company officials announced today.
44-year-old Cheryl S. Miller, executive vice president and chief
financial officer for AutoNation, Inc., joined the Tyson Foods
board effective December 14, 2016. She becomes one of nine
independent directors on the twelve-member board and will serve on
the audit committee.
Miller has more than 20 years of corporate finance experience
including over 15 years in the automotive industry. At AutoNation,
a Fortune 150 company, she is a member of the company’s executive
committee and is responsible for all financial functions.
“Our nominating committee recommended Cheryl because of her
financial background in consumer-focused industries and her
experience in such key areas as acquisitions, cybersecurity and
e-commerce,” said Chairman of the Board of Directors for Tyson
Foods, John Tyson. “We believe her insight will be helpful as we
explore new ways to continue growing our business.”
Miller joined AutoNation in 2009 as treasurer and vice president
of Investor Relations and was promoted to CFO in 2014. She
previously served as vice president and treasurer for JM Family
Enterprises, a diversified automotive company, and ION Media
Networks. Miller also previously held financial management jobs at
Republic Industries, and its successor companies of AutoNation and
Alamo/National car rental, as well as Circuit City Stores.
Miller has received numerous honors including the Florida
Diversity Council's Glass Ceiling Award and CFO of the Year by the
South Florida Business Journal. She has also been listed as one of
30 Outstanding Women in Finance by Treasury & Risk magazine,
one of the nation's top female CFOs by Business Insider magazine, a
member of the 2017 All-America Executive Team in the Midcap Best
CFOs category by Institutional Investor magazine and one of the 100
Leading Women in the North American Automotive Industry by
Automotive News. A native of Puerto Rico and
resident of Florida, Miller holds a bachelor's degree in finance
and business administration from James Madison University. She is
an advisory board member for the Florida Institute of CFOs and
serves on the board of directors and investment committee for the
Broward Performing Arts Foundation.
In addition to Miller and Chairman John Tyson, other current
members of the Tyson Foods board of directors are Gaurdie E.
Banister Jr.; Mike Beebe; Mikel A. Durham; current Tyson Foods
president and incoming CEO Tom Hayes; Kevin M. McNamara; Brad T.
Sauer; Jeffrey K. Schomburger; current CEO Donnie Smith; Robert
Thurber and Barbara A. Tyson.
About Tyson FoodsTyson 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: Gary Mickelson, 479-290-6111, gary.mickelson@tyson.com
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