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Donnie King

President, CEO & Director, Tyson Foods

Search every verified Donnie King interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Donnie King, president and CEO of Tyson Foods, has led the company through a period of improved financial performance, with the company reporting multiple consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth in sales, adjusted operating income, and adjusted earnings per share. King attributed this performance to operational efficiencies, strategic customer partnerships, and innovation, stating that the company is "back in the chicken business and executing at a very high level." He noted that the company's genetics business, which he described as a "strategic asset," is now delivering a new breed targeted toward a large bird, which he said is providing "superior live performance and real customer value." King raised the company's adjusted operating income guidance for fiscal 2026, citing better year-to-date performance and confidence in the future. King acknowledged ongoing challenges, particularly in the beef segment, which he described as the "only soft spot" due to record-low cattle availability, and projected a segment operating loss. He also addressed the company's valuation, stating that he believes Tyson is "undervalued" and that he has done "a poor job of communicating the value of our prepared foods." On immigration, King stated that all Tyson employees are legally authorized to work and that there have been no ICE visits to company facilities. Additionally, King announced that Wes Morris, who was brought out of retirement to lead the poultry business, will be transitioning out of the company, with a new president of poultry to be announced.

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