Former Cisco Systems Technology Executive Appointed to Tyson Foods Board of Directors
June 12 2024 - 4:30PM
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) today announced the appointment of
Maria N. Martinez as a new independent director, effective June 10.
Martinez most recently served as Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer at Cisco Systems from 2021 until 2024 and
previously held the role of Chief Customer Experience Officer.
Prior to Cisco Systems, Martinez held executive positions at
leading technology companies including Salesforce, Microsoft,
Motorola and AT&T’s Bell Labs.
With extensive experience in operations and digital
transformation, Martinez currently serves on the board of directors
of McKesson, Computer History Museum and the Silicon Valley
Education Foundation. She also serves as an advisor on the
President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory
Committee. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in electrical
engineering from the University of Puerto Rico and a master’s
degree in computer engineering from Ohio State University.
“Maria is a proven business leader in the technology industry
who will help Tyson Foods expedite our data and digital
initiatives,” said Chairman John H. Tyson. “We are pleased to
welcome her to the board and look forward to the significant
insights and experiences she will bring to the company.”
“I was drawn to Tyson Foods as a purpose-driven, world-class
food company. I look forward to bringing my perspective to the
board’s work as the company continues to execute its digital
strategy to grow its business sustainably and create value for
shareholders, customers, team members and communities,” said
Martinez.
The appointment of Martinez increases the number of directors on
the Tyson Foods board to 15, with 11 independent directors. She
will serve on the Governance and Nominating Committee and the
Strategy and Acquisitions Committee.
In addition to Chairman John H. Tyson and Martinez, others
currently serving on the Tyson Foods board of directors are Les R.
Baledge, Mike Beebe, Maria Claudia Borras, David J. Bronczek, Mikel
A. Durham, Donnie King, Jonathan D. Mariner, Kevin M. McNamara,
Cheryl S. Miller, Kate B. Quinn, Jeffrey K. Schomburger, Barbara A.
Tyson and Noel White.
About Tyson Foods, Inc. Tyson
Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is a world-class food company and
recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, it
has grown under four generations of family leadership. The company
is unified by this purpose: Tyson Foods. We Feed the World Like
Family™ and has a broad portfolio of iconic products and brands
including Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®,
Wright®, State Fair®, Aidells® and ibp®. Tyson Foods is dedicated
to bringing high-quality food to every table in the world, safely,
sustainably, and affordably, now and for future generations.
Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company had
approximately 139,000 team members as of September 30, 2023. Visit
www.tysonfoods.com.
Media Contact: MaKenzie Williams |
makenzie.williams@tyson.com | 479-290-3205
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