Donnie King

President & CEO at Tyson Foods

Donnie King has over 36 years of experience working in the poultry business for Tyson Foods, both domestically and globally. He first joined Tyson Foods in 1982 and served in poultry plant, complex and supply chain management. He has held a variety of executive leadership positions, including president of North American operations, managing all operational aspects of poultry, fresh meats and prepared foods. He has also been group president of international. 

Donnie is a former member of the executive committee of the National Chicken Council’s board of directors and a former member of the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association. He has a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Timeline

  • President & CEO

    June, 2021 - present

  • Group President, Poultry & Chief Operating Officer

    February, 2021

  • Group President, Poultry

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