Tyson Foods names Jeff Schomburger as CEO, succeeding Donnie King effective Oct 4, 2026

TYSON FOODS, INC.

Schomburger, a director since 2016, joins July 1 as senior exec; becomes President & CEO Oct 4.
Base salary $1.6M; annual incentive target 200% of base; LTI target $11M; initial RSU grant $2.8M.
Donnie King steps down as CEO Oct 4, remains on Board; assists transition through 43-year career.
FY 2026 total company guidance reaffirmed; Schomburger cites AI acceleration and brand strength.
Employment agreement includes 24-month non-compete, 36-month non-solicit, relocation $75K, personal aircraft use.

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Departed

Donnie King

Chief Executive Officer

TSN · TYSON FOODS, INC.

Effective: 2026-10-04
Successor: Jeffrey K. Schomburger
Filed: May 28, 2026, 8:04 AM ET

Donnie King will step down from the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective October 4, 2026 and is expected to remain with the Company and assist in the leadership transition.

Appointed

Jeffrey K. Schomburger

Chief Executive Officer

TSN · TYSON FOODS, INC.

Effective: 2026-10-04
Filed: May 28, 2026, 8:04 AM ET

Jeffrey K. Schomburger will be joining the Company as a senior executive, effective July 1, 2026, and will serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective October 4, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Donnie King departed as Chief Executive Officer at TYSON FOODS, INC..

Action: step down
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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Donnie King will step down from the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective October 4, 2026 and is expected to remain with the Company and assist in the leadership transition.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jeffrey K. Schomburger was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at TYSON FOODS, INC..

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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Jeffrey K. Schomburger will be joining the Company as a senior executive, effective July 1, 2026, and will serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective October 4, 2026.

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