Tyson Foods names Wes Morris as chief operating officer

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) appointed Wes Morris as Chief Operating Officer, the company announced. Morris will oversee the company's business segments, including Chicken, Beef, Pork, Prepared Foods and International.

Morris brings more than 20 years of experience with Tyson Foods, including previous leadership roles as president of the Prepared Foods and Poultry businesses. He will begin his role on June 15.

"Wes Morris has a proven track record of executing against operational priorities across key segments of our business," said Jeff Schomburger, incoming President and Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods. "His deep understanding of our operations will be critical as we continue to strengthen performance across the enterprise."

Morris said he is excited to return at this moment and committed to operational discipline as the company continues to advance its strategic priorities.

The appointment comes as Devin Cole retires from Tyson Foods. The company thanked Cole for his contributions.

Tyson Foods is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, and had approximately 133,000 team members as of September 27, 2025. The company operates across multiple protein segments and maintains a portfolio of brands including Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, and Ball Park.

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