Tyson Foods Inc. replaced its chief executive officer after roughly eight months on the job as the elite US mean company contends with restrictions with production and fallout from Covid-19. Dean Banks resigned from the CEO role and Tysonâs board of directors, the company stated on Wednesday. Donnie King was succeeded immediately by a three-decade veteran of the Arkansas company who earlier this year was named chief operating officer.Mr. Banks Decided to leave Tyson for personal reasons. He didnât immediately respond to a request for comment. Mr. King wasnât available for an interview, according to a Tyson spokesman.The sudden change at the top of the largest US meat processor by sales makes Mr. King Tysonâs fifth chief executive in as many years. A Tyson spokesman stated that while the CEO plays an important role, the companyâs leadership team is also responsible for pushing Tyson forward.
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