Robert Cannell

Robert Cannell, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Research & Development at National Beef Packing Company LLC since August 2013. Previously, Robert held various positions at McDonald's Corporation, including Supply Chain Product Director and Director of Quality, from July 2001 to July 2013. Robert's experience also includes roles such as R&D Director at ConAgra Beef Company, Video Image Analysis Researcher at Research Management Systems USA, and Research Associate at Colorado State University. Earlier in Robert's career, positions included Manager of Value Based Operations and Procurement at ConAgra Beef Company, Quality Assurance Manager at Monfort (ConAgra Beef Company), and Production Manager at Harris Ranch Beef Company. Robert holds a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from Colorado State University, a Master of Science in Animal Sciences from Texas A&M University, and a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences from California State University, Fresno.