SPRINGDALE, Ark., Sept. 29, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A senior executive with the 3M Company has been named to the board of directors of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), company officials announced today.
Brad T. Sauer, executive vice president, 3M Health Care Business, is now one of 10 Tyson directors and one of six independent members of the board.
"Brad's selection is the result of an extensive search and interview process by our nominating committee," said Tyson Chairman, John Tyson. "We believe his diverse background with 3M will make him an excellent addition to our board."
Sauer has been part of 3M, a diversified technology company, since 1981. He is currently responsible for 3M's worldwide healthcare business, including such divisions as infection prevention, skin & wound care, dental, orthodontics, food safety, drug delivery and health information systems. He has also served in a variety of other positions such as executive vice president of 3M's Electro and Communications Business, president and managing director of 3M Korea and new business development director of the Commercial Graphics Division.
Sauer, who is 49 years old, has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota.
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is the world's largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork, the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves. Tyson provides products and service to customers throughout the United States and more than 80 countries. The company has approximately 104,000 Team Members employed at more than 300 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.
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