Tyson Foods Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
February 08 2024 - 4:00PM
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) announced the results of its Annual
Meeting of Shareholders, which was held today. Kate B. Quinn was
newly elected to its board of directors, effective immediately.
Shareholders also reelected all 13 incumbent directors, with each
receiving strong shareholder support according to preliminary
voting results.
Quinn most recently served as the Vice Chair and Chief
Administrative Officer of U.S. Bancorp from 2017 through 2023,
joining U.S. Bancorp in 2013. Prior to U.S. Bancorp, Quinn served
as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Anthem, a
health benefits company, where she directed marketing, customer
communications, digital, customer experience and retail strategies.
Quinn currently serves on the board of Rite Aid and has previously
served on the board of Ontrak, Inc. and Taylor Communications.
“We’re pleased to welcome Kate to the Tyson Foods board,” said
Chairman John H. Tyson. “Kate’s expertise in financial markets,
business strategy, marketing and customer experience will bring a
fresh perspective to the board. She has a proven track record of
driving success in these key areas and her strategic insights will
be valuable.”
In addition to Quinn, other board members elected today include
Chairman John H. Tyson, Les R. Baledge, Mike Beebe, Maria Claudia
Borras, David J. Bronczek, Mikel A. Durham, Donnie King, Jonathan
D. Mariner, Kevin M. McNamara, Cheryl S. Miller, Jeffrey K.
Schomburger, Barbara A. Tyson and Noel White. As noted in the
company’s most recent proxy statement, of the 14 directors, 10 are
independent.
Shareholders ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the
company for the 2024 fiscal year. They also voted against
shareholder proposals regarding corporate climate lobbying,
corporate labor practices, deforestation-free supply chains and a
circular economy for packaging.
About Tyson Foods, Inc.Tyson
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 four 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 and affordable to meet
customers’ needs worldwide and raise the world’s expectations for
how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas,
the Company had approximately 139,000 team members as of September
30, 2023. 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 www.tysonfoods.com.
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