Tyson Foods COO Appointed After Supply Chain Chief Resigns Over Conduct Violation

Tyson Foods has appointed Devin Cole as its new chief operating officer, overseeing all business segments including poultry, beef, pork, prepared foods, and international, following the departure of Brady Stewart, who left the company due to violations of the Tyson Foods Code of Conduct. Stewart had also served as chief supply chain officer and was responsible for streamlining efforts in transportation and warehousing. Cole, previously group president of poultry and international, brings over 30 years of industry experience and has driven recent growth and improved profitability in those segments. The company has implemented organizational changes with several functions now reporting directly to CEO Donnie King and plans to announce further leadership updates before the start of its 2026 fiscal year. Stewart's exit follows the 2024 departure of former CFO John R. Tyson, who was removed after a DWI arrest, highlighting recent challenges in senior management conduct at Tyson. Industry analysts expressed concern over the repeated code of conduct violations among Tyson's top executives, underscoring ongoing leadership and governance scrutiny.