USA – Meat industry heavyweight Tyson Foods, Inc. has named Devin Cole as its new president of international operations.
Cole, a seasoned executive with deep roots in the company, rejoined Tyson earlier this year to spearhead its global McDonald’s business.
In his expanded role, he now assumes executive oversight of the company’s international segment, a responsibility previously held by Amy Tu, who is retiring after a six-year tenure with Tyson.
Cole’s appointment comes as Tyson continues to invest heavily in its international footprint, particularly in China and Southeast Asia, where the company is striving to boost its foodservice and retail presence through new facility developments.
Devin Cole brings with him a wealth of experience, having spent two decades with Tyson Foods before moving on to other senior roles in the industry.
He served as Tyson’s chief commercial officer in 2014.
After his initial departure from Tyson, Cole took on the role of president of U.S. operations at Keystone Foods and later became the chief operating officer at George’s Inc., a privately held poultry company based in Springdale, Arkansas—also home to Tyson’s headquarters.
Cole’s predecessor, Amy Tu, is stepping down after a distinguished 30-year career in corporate law, during which she held prominent legal and executive positions at Walmart, Boeing, and Tyson.
Tu took over Tyson’s international business in 2022, leading the division through significant changes.
In the most recent fiscal quarter, Tyson’s international operations reported US$582 million in sales, reflecting an 8% decline from the previous year due to lower market prices, despite increased sales volumes.
The division recorded an operating income of US$25 million, a notable improvement from the US$234 million loss reported during the same period last year.
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