Tyson Foods Announces Jeff Schomburger to Succeed Donnie King as President and CEO

Tyson Foods' long-time chief executive to retire in October

Tyson Foods Inc., which has a major poultry-processing plant in Wilkesboro, announced Thursday that chief executive Donnie King is retiring on Oct. 4 after 43 years with the company.

Tyson Foods Announces Jeff Schomburger to Succeed Donnie King as President and CEO

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) announced that Jeff Schomburger has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 4, 2026. Following a period of transition beginning in July, Schomburger will succeed King who has had an incredible 43-year career with the company. Schomburger has been a member of the Tyson Foods Board of Directors since 2016, providing him a strong understanding of the company’s operations a…