Donnie Smith (businessman)

Donnie Smith
Born c. 1959
Tennessee, U.S.
Alma mater University of Tennessee
Occupation Business executive
Religion Christianity

Donnie Smith is an American businessman from Tennessee. He serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN).

Early life

Donnie Smith was born in Tennessee.[1] He graduated from the University of Tennessee, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science.[2] Smith is a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. [3]

Career

Smith joined Tyson Foods in 1980.[4] He has served as CEO since November 2009, when he succeeded Richard L. Bond.[2][5] In 2012, he earned US$4.30 million.[6][7]

Personal life

Smith is a devout Christian.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Tyson Foods Executive Team
  2. 1 2 Bloomberg BusinessWeek
  3. ↑ Alpha Gamma Rho
  4. ↑ Tyson Foods names Donnie Smith CEO, USA Today, 11/19/2009
  5. ↑ Emily Fredrix, Tyson Foods names Donnie Smith as CEO , The Seattle Times, November 19, 2009
  6. ↑ Forbes
  7. ↑ Forbes CEO Compensation 2012
  8. ↑ Scott Killman, Tyson CEO Counts Chickens, Hatches Plan, The Wall Street Journal, September 7, 2010
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