Tyson Foods

Industries Food Beverage and Tobacco
Subsidiaries Hillshire Brands

Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, Tyson Foods is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Food Beverage and Tobacco industry. Donnie King and John Tyson serve as CEO/President and Chairman, respectively, leading the company’s C-suite executive team and the board of directors. Amongst these teams, the collective leadership is responsible for $666,662 to Republican causes and $717,085 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, Tyson Foods currently holds a ‘High’ rating.

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Company Leadership

Donnie King
CEO at Tyson Foods

Donnie King

Donnie King serves as President, CEO, & Board Member for Tyson Foods which is headquartered in Springdale, AR.

John Tyson
Chairman at Tyson Foods

John Tyson

John H. Tyson has been Chairman of the Board at Tyson Foods since 1998 after first joining the Board in 1984. Previously he served Tyson Foods as Chief Executive Officer from 1999 to 2006 and President of Beef and Pork Division from 1993 to 1998. He began his career at Tyson Foods in 1975, holding various manager roles such as North Carolina complex manager, Vice President of Marketing for Corporate Accounts, Purchasing Manager, and Retail-Sales Manager for Northeast Region until 1993. He serves on the Board of Directors for Tyson Center for Faith-Friendly Workplace at the University of Arkansas and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

Political Contributions of Leadership

Republican Support
Democratic Support
$666,662 $717,085