
In the Top 50% of 1339 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
4th place versus 3 competitors rated on Comparably
Shane Smith assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer for Smithfield Foods in 2021. Based at the global food company’s headquarters in Smithfield, Virginia, he guides its vision and strategic direction across operations in the United States, Europe and Mexico. Mr. Smith has held a variety of leadership roles in the company’s U.S. and international operations since joining in 2003. He most recently served as chief strategy officer, where he helped develop, execute and sustain the company’s efforts to achieve growth through its own resources, as well as through mergers and acquisitions.
The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Smithfield.
Based on 281 ratings, Shane Smith ranks right below Cargill's CEO, David MacLennan.
Smithfield's CEO is highly regarded by African American/Black employees, employees with Entry Level experience, and the Sales department. However, Native American employees and the Product department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.
Smithfield ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for CEO Rating Score.
