Tyson supply chain officer dismissed for breaching code of conduct

The meat giant also signaled further leadership changes to come as part of the company's succession plan.

What happened

Tyson Foods said its head of supply chain left for violating the company’s code of conduct, the second time a senior executive has departed the meat giant for improper behavior in a little over a year.

Brady Stewart, chief supply chain officer, departed after Tyson determined “certain actions” by the executive breached the company’s internal rules. Stewart also had been promoted in February to run Tyson's prepared foods business.

Why it matters

In addition to Stewart’s departure, Tyson announced Devin Cole, formerly group president of poultry and international, will become chief operating officer and oversee the prepared food segments. Supply chain functions will report directly to CEO Donnie King.

Tyson's executive shakeup comes just over a year after John R. Tyson, chief financial officer and great grandson of the company’s founder, was fired after he was arrested for driving under the influence.

Two months after the incident, the meat giant replaced the Tyson heir with finance executive Curt Calaway. On Tuesday, the company said more leadership changes will be announced later this month, noting that Cole’s appointment reflects its “commitment to robust succession planning and operational excellence.”

This news brief is based on reporting published by Food Dive on 2025-09-04. The original report is linked below.