Jay Bennett

Jay Bennett joined Smithfield Foods as chief human resources officer in March 2023 after nine years with Lockheed Martin Corporation where he was vice president of human resources for its Rotary Mission Systems Lines of Business. There, he led the human resources initiatives and program execution strategies of a $16 billion business area. Jay brings more than 32 years of experience across five industries in roles that include operations, sales and human resources through leadership positions at General Motors, Carrier Corporation, Rolls Royce and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. Jay currently serves on the board of directors for the Connecticut Yankee Council of the Boy Scouts of America.