Tyson Foods Names Wes Morris COO Overseeing Five Business Segments
TSN•Tyson Foods has appointed Wes Morris as Chief Operating Officer effective June 15, 2026, tasking him with oversight of Chicken, Beef, Pork, Prepared Foods and International business segments. Morris, a 20-year company veteran and former president of Prepared Foods and Poultry units, succeeds retiring operations head Devin Cole.
1. Appointment Details
Wes Morris will assume the Chief Operating Officer role at Tyson Foods on June 15, 2026, with responsibility for the Chicken, Beef, Pork, Prepared Foods and International segments of the business.
2. Morris’s Experience and Track Record
Morris brings over 20 years of experience at Tyson Foods, having served as president of both the Prepared Foods and Poultry businesses, where he drove operational efficiencies and growth initiatives.
3. Executive Transition and Outlook
Incoming CEO Jeff Schomburger emphasized Morris’s deep operational expertise as key to advancing Tyson’s strategic priorities, while long-time operations leader Devin Cole will retire following his tenure overseeing global operations.
