Английская Википедия:Donnie Smith (businessman)

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Donnie Smith (born October 1959) is an American businessman from Tennessee. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of Tyson Foods until 2016 (Шаблон:Nyse).

Early life

Donnie Smith was born in Tennessee in September 1959.[1][2] He graduated from the University of Tennessee, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science.[3] Smith is a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity.[4] Donnie married his wife, Terry, on December 20, 1980.[5]

Career

Smith joined Tyson Foods in 1980.[6] He worked in various positions, from broiler service rep to purchasing supplies and later into upper management positions.[5] He served as CEO from November 2009, when he succeeded Richard L. Bond to December 2016.[7][8][9] In 2012, he earned US$4.30 million.[10][11] His severance package in 2016 included $3.53 million, restricted shares and stock options and a three-year consulting agreement.[9]

Personal life

Smith is a devout Christian.[12]

In 2014, Smith and his wife Terry pledged $3.2 million to the University of Tennessee to establish the Donald and Terry Smith Endowed Chair for International Sustainable Agriculture.[3] In 2018, the Smiths funded the Smith Center for International Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.[13]

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