Tyson Foods has suspended its Chief Financial Officer, John R. Tyson, following his arrest on charges of driving while intoxicated. This marks the second arrest for Tyson since he assumed the role of CFO in 2022.
In 2022, Tyson was previously arrested for becoming intoxicated and falling asleep in a stranger’s home, to which he later pled guilty.
The latest incident occurred early Thursday morning in Arkansas, leading to Tyson’s suspension.
In response, the company has appointed Curt Calaway as interim CFO.
John R. Tyson is the son of John H. Tyson, the company’s chairman, and the great-grandson of founder John W. Tyson. He joined Tyson Foods in 2019, bringing experience from investment banking, private equity, and venture capital.
