Devin Cole has been appointed to succeed Wes Morris as the Tyson Foods Group President of Poultry.
In addition to serving in his new role, Cole will continue to serve as the president of Tyson’s international and global McDonald’s business.
Cole was first employed by Tyson Foods from 1995 through 2014 as a group vice president before being named chief commercial officer, a position he held through most of 2014. He then left the company before rejoining in March 2024 to lead Tyson’s McDonald’s business. Later that year, he was given additional duties as president of Tyson’s international operations.
During his time away from Tyson Foods, Cole also served as the president of Keystone Foods U.S.. He departed there in 2016, about two years before Tyson acquired Keystone Foods.
Cole then spent about seven years with George’s Inc., first as the chief strategy and commercial officer, and later as the chief operating officer.
Morris, whose intended retirement was announced during a February 3 earnings call, will remain with Tyson Foods to assist with the transition until he officially retires in early 2026.
Brady Stewart to lead Prepared Foods segment
At the same time Tyson announced Cole’s new role, it also announced that Brady Stewart will expand his role to oversee the company’s Prepared Foods segment. Stewart will also continue in his roles as chief supply chain officer and as Beef and Pork group president.
Stewart joined Tyson Foods in January 2023, coming from Smithfield Foods, where he most recently was the company’s chief operating officer.
Tyson Foods’ leadership webpage still lists Kyle Narron as the president of the Prepared Foods business. Talk Business & Politics reported that Narron will remain in that role, but will report to Stewart.
“I am grateful for Devin and Brady’s leadership and commitment to this company and am confident that their expertise in these new roles will help shape the future of Tyson Foods,” said Tyson President and CEO Donnie King.
“This is an exciting time for our company, and these appointments will enable continued focus on operational excellence, innovation and talent development as we drive sustained, profitable growth.”
