Former FedEx Executive Appointed to Tyson Foods Board of Directors
May 21 2020 - 5:45PM
David J. Bronczek, 65, has been appointed to the board of directors
of Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN), company officials announced
today.
Bronczek is the recently retired president and
chief operating officer of FedEx Corporation, the global logistics
and transportation company. He was part of FedEx for more than 40
years, starting as a courier and progressing into the company’s
management ranks. His roles included leading FedEx Express in
Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and later serving for
17 years as president and CEO of FedEx Express.
A native of Ohio and graduate of Kent State University, Bronczek
also has experience as an independent public company director,
previously serving on the board of International Paper. He also
previously served as United Way Mid-South Board Chairman.
“Dave is a seasoned leader and we believe his extensive
experience managing the logistical operations of a large, global
company will benefit our long-term growth efforts,” said Chairman
John Tyson. “We look forward to his input and enthusiasm on the
board.”
“I was privileged to work with a great team at FedEx for more
than four decades and I look forward to working with another great
team at Tyson Foods,” Bronczek said.
In addition to Bronczek and Chairman John Tyson, other current
members of the Tyson Foods board of directors are Les R. Baledge,
Gaurdie E. Banister Jr., Tyson Foods President Dean Banks, Mike
Beebe, Mikel A. Durham, Jonathan D. Mariner, Kevin M. McNamara,
Cheryl S. Miller, Jeffrey K. Schomburger, Robert C. Thurber,
Barbara A. Tyson and Tyson Foods CEO Noel White.
About Tyson FoodsTyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN)
is one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized
leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under
three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad
portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®,
Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®,
ibp®, and State Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates continually
to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it’s
available and raise the world’s expectations for how much good food
can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company has
141,000 team members. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives
to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders,
customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of
the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
Visit TYSONFOODS.COM to learn more.
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