

In the Top 50% of 1339 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
2nd place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably
Donnie King is President and CEO of Tyson Foods, whose more than 133,000 team members around the world continue to build a portfolio of the world’s fastest-growing protein brands, including Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, aidells®, State Fair® and more. Donnie was elected to the Tyson Foods board of directors in February 2022.
As CEO, Donnie combines a drive for operational and financial excellence with a deep commitment to integrity and a passion for sustainability. He guides Tyson Foods with a philosophy rooted in personal connection, striving to create value for customers and feed the world while caring for the company’s team members, communities and the environment.
Donnie started his career at Tyson Foods in 1982 in the Poultry segment and has since held leadership positions in businesses across the company. As a previous Chief Operating Officer and International Business Group President, Donnie helped grow Tyson’s global footprint, including in high-growth markets in Asia. He also served as President of North American Operations, where he was responsible for Poultry, Beef & Pork, International and Prepared Foods operations.
Donnie has served on the board of directors of the National Chicken Council and the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Arkansas-Monticello.
The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Tyson Foods.
Based on 1045 ratings, Donnie King ranks right below Hormel Foods' CEO, James Snee.
Tyson Foods' CEO is highly regarded by the Finance department, the Marketing department, and employees who have been at the company 2 to 5 Years. However, Asian or Pacific Islander employees and Non-Binary employees 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.
Tyson Foods ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for CEO Rating Score.
