Tyson Foods Appoints Microsoft Executive Sarah Bond to Board of Directors

Tyson Foods has appointed Sarah Bond, President of Xbox, to its board of directors. Bond has deep consumer technology experience and sits on the board of the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts and the Entertainment Software Association. The appointment increases the number of directors on the Tyson Foods board to 16, with 10 independent directors.

Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) has expanded its board of directors by appointing Sarah Bond, President of Xbox at Microsoft, as a new independent director, effective immediately. The appointment brings Bond's extensive consumer technology experience to the board, which now consists of 16 directors, including 10 independent directors [1].

Bond, who oversees Microsoft's $23 billion gaming business, brings a wealth of experience from her roles at Microsoft, T-Mobile, and McKinsey & Company. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Yale University and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Bond currently serves on the board of the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts and as Vice Chair of the Entertainment Software Association [1].

The appointment of Bond aligns with Tyson Foods' commitment to leveraging diverse expertise to drive growth and innovation. "Sarah is dynamic and passionate, with proven management strength, and her energy and personality are a wonderful fit for our culture," said Chairman John H. Tyson. "We are confident that her unique expertise will help us continue to grow and serve our customers, our team members, and our shareholders" [1].

Tyson Foods, a world-class food company and recognized leader in protein, has a broad portfolio of iconic products and brands including Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, State Fair®, Aidells® and ibp®. The company is dedicated to bringing high-quality food to every table in the world, safely and affordably, now and for future generations [1].

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/TSN/tyson-foods-names-microsoft-executive-to-board-of-3vouyxihpqyh.html