empirical Foods
Leah Andersen is an accomplished leader in the food industry, currently serving as the Director of Strategic Initiatives & Innovation at Empirical Foods since January 2025, where responsibilities include leading strategic projects and partnerships to advance the company's mission. Prior to this role, Leah spent over 24 years at Tyson Fresh Meats, culminating in the position of Senior Vice President of the Pork Division, where significant achievements included strategic planning to enhance revenue and operating income. Leah also held key financial leadership roles, including Senior Vice President and Segment CFO for Fresh Meats Finance & Accounting, overseeing financial performance and budget attainment for a $24B segment. With a solid educational foundation in Accounting and Finance from Morningside University and Western Iowa Tech Community College, Leah brings extensive expertise in business strategy, financial management, and operational excellence.
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empirical Foods
At empirical, we believe everyone deserves safe, quality, and affordable food. Our task is to meet the world’s ever-increasing nourishment needs within the constraints of our precious natural resources. To get there, we need to think bigger and smarter.