What Happened?
Springdale, AR-based Tyson Foods has Promoted Kenneth J. Kimbro as Chief Human Resources Officer
About the Company
Tyson Foods, Inc., founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is the world`s largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef and pork, the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves. Tyson provides products and service to customers throughout the United States and more than 90 countries. The company has approximately 115,000 Team Members employed at more than 300 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
About the Person
As Tyson Foods’ Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Ken’s work has ensured Tyson Foods is composed of people who care and who work together to make great food while making a difference. Since joining the company as senior vice president of human resources in 2001 when IBP, inc. was acquired by Tyson Foods, he has been a member of Tyson Foods’ leadership team and is responsible for the company’s human resource capital. Ken’s career spans more than 30 years, focusing on management and human resources. His work has been crucial in making Tyson Foods a leader with a conscience that takes pride in the work of its more than 115,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. He serves on the boards of The United Way of Northwest Arkansas, the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, and is an advisor to the board of directors of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting of Northwest Arkansas. Ken also serves on the board of the American Heart Association in Northwest Arkansas. Ken is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management. A native of Illinois, Ken holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Iowa.
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