Tyson Foods has named Jeff Schomburger as president and CEO, effective Oct. 4.
Following a transition period beginning in July, Schomburger will succeed Donnie King, who is retiring after a 43‑year career with the company.
Schomburger has been a member of the Tyson Foods board of directors since 2016, providing him a strong understanding of the company’s operations and strategy. He brings deep customer and consumer brand experience to the role, having held multiple senior leadership positions throughout his 35‑year tenure at Procter & Gamble, retiring as its global sales officer in 2019.
“The board and I are confident in Jeff Schomburger’s ability to lead Tyson Foods into its next chapter of growth,” said John H. Tyson, chairman of the board for Tyson Foods.
“His experience will help us accelerate our strategic priorities and unlock new ways to win with customers and consumers – a key focus of our growth strategy. The board looks forward to working with Jeff to drive sustainable growth, enhance shareholder value, and build on the strong momentum Tyson Foods has established.”
Schomburger has served on multiple board committees, including compensation, audit and strategy and acquisition, becoming chair of strategy and acquisition in 2021. He has served as lead independent director on the board since 2025.
“I am honored to step into this leadership role and committed to building on the exceptional foundation and legacy of Tyson Foods,” said Schomburger. “I’m energized by the opportunity to strengthen our iconic brands with superior products, capitalize on emerging opportunities through AI acceleration, and continue to win with customers and consumers.”
Donnie King will remain on the Tyson Foods board of directors and will work with Schomburger to ensure a smooth leadership transition. During his tenure as CEO, King led the company through the COVID‑19 pandemic, improved execution across the business, substantially grew profit and strengthened the balance sheet.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a protein‑focused food company with brands including Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, State Fair and Aidells. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company had about 133,000 employees as of Sept. 27.
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