Tyson Foods replaces COO as Devin Cole steps down, appoints veteran Wes Morris

Filed June 8, 2026 · Period ending June 8, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Chief Operating Officer Devin Cole is stepping down effective June 15, 2026, with company veteran Wes Morris taking over the same day. Morris previously held leadership roles at Tyson from 1999-2017 and rejoined in 2020.

  Item 5.02 verify on EDGAR →
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  New COO Morris will receive $1.35M base salary with 160% annual bonus target and $5.9M long-term incentive target, plus a $1.5M initial restricted stock grant vesting over three years.

  Item 5.02: Employment Agreement verify on EDGAR →
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  Morris's severance package includes two years' base salary ($2.7M), prorated bonus, and 18 months medical coverage if terminated without cause or he resigns for good reason.

  Item 5.02: Severance Terms verify on EDGAR →