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# New Leadership Appointed to Tyson Foods' Prepared Foods Division
- URL: https://cibocom.ghost.io/new-leadership-appointed-to-tyson-foods-prepared-foods-division/
- Published: 2019-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T15:10:27.000Z
- Author: Cibocom
- Tags: Tyson Foods, pork, beef, poultry

Noelle O’Mara Appointed as Group President of Prepared Foods Springdale, Ark. – August 12, 2019 – Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) has announced the appointment of its Chief Marketing Officer, Noelle O’Mara, as the head of its expanding prepared foods division. In her new position, O’Mara will be responsible for managing all aspects of Tyson Foods’ $9 billion prepared foods division, which encompasses billion-dollar brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, and Hillshire Farm®. Her responsibilities also include supervising one-third of Tyson Foods’ manufacturing facilities and a team of over 25,000 members. O’Mara brings to the table over 17 years of comprehensive management experience, encompassing profit and loss accountability, food marketing, and innovation. She joined Tyson Foods in April 2016 as the vice president of new business models. Prior to her current appointment, she served as the general manager and senior vice president of the Tyson® and Jimmy Dean® business units and was later promoted to chief marketing officer. “Noelle is the ideal candidate to spearhead the ongoing growth of our prepared foods division,” stated Noel White, President and CEO of Tyson Foods. “Her leadership skills, industry knowledge, and experience are crucial to driving the next wave of innovation and service for our customers and consumers.” Before her tenure at Tyson Foods, O’Mara held high-ranking general manager roles at Kraft Heinz, where she was responsible for marketing and innovation for some of America’s most renowned brands. She is an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business. O’Mara is succeeding Sally Grimes, the outgoing leader who announced her departure from Tyson Foods earlier this year. O’Mara will continue to report to Noel White and remain a part of the enterprise leadership team. Although her new role is effective immediately, Grimes will aid in the transition. O’Mara will also temporarily continue her duties as chief marketing officer. About Tyson Foods Tyson Foods, Inc., (NYSE: TSN) is among the world’s largest food corporations and a recognized pioneer in protein. Established in 1935 by John W. Tyson and developed under three generations of family leadership, the company boasts a wide portfolio of products and brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp®, and State Fair®. Tyson Foods continually innovates to make protein more sustainable, customize food for every location it’s available, and elevate global expectations for the potential of good food. The company, headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, had a team of 121,000 members as of September 29, 2018\. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods aims to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities, and team members, and serve as a guardian of the animals, land, and environment entrusted to it. Visit www.tysonfoods.com. ### Contact: Susan Wassel, 312-614-8658 Category: IR, Newsroom