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John H. Tyson is the Chairman of Tyson Foods, Inc., one of the world’s largest food companies. He is the son of the company’s founder, John W. Tyson, and has been with the company since 1975. He was appointed Chairman in 2006.
Tyson is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics. He also holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Arkansas.
Tyson is a member of the board of directors of the National Chicken Council and the National Turkey Federation. He is also a member of the board of trustees of the University of Arkansas and the board of directors of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Tyson is married to Barbara Tyson and has three children. He is an avid hunter and fisherman.
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| Occupation |
Businessman |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
5 September 1953 |
| Birthday |
5 September |
| Birthplace |
Springdale, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Businessman with the age 71 years old group. He one of the Richest Businessman who was born in United States.
John H. Tyson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, John H. Tyson height not available right now. We will update John H. Tyson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is John H. Tyson's Wife?
His wife is Divorced
| Family |
| Parents |
Donald J. Tyson Jean Tyson |
| Wife |
Divorced |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2; including John R. |
John H. Tyson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is John H. Tyson worth at the age of 71 years old? John H. Tyson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessman. He is from United States. We have estimated
John H. Tyson's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
2.1 billion USD (2020) |
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Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Businessman |
John H. Tyson Social Network
Timeline
John stopped drinking alcoholic beverages in December 1990, at the age of thirty-seven. He is an Episcopalian. He is a Democrat. He collects art, and owns paintings by Willem de Kooning, Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. He married in 1987 and divorced in 1998, and has two children. He lives in Springdale, Arkansas.
He worked at the family business, Tyson Foods, since his teenage years. In 1984, he joined the board of directors. In 1990, he served as vice chairman and in 1993, as president of the beef and pork division. He was CEO from 1999 to 2006. Since 1998, he has been chairman. Under his leadership as chairman and CEO, Tyson Foods acquired IBP, Inc., becoming the world's largest protein-processing company. Under his leadership as Chairman, Tyson acquired Hillshire Brands for $63 per share, making the merger the largest deal within the meat industry.
John Tyson (born September 5, 1953) is an American billionaire heir and businessman. He was chief executive officer (CEO) of the family business, Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN), from 2000 to 2006, and has been chairman since 1998.
John H. Tyson was born on September 5, 1953 in Springdale, Arkansas. His grandfather was John W. Tyson, the founder of Tyson Foods. His father, Don Tyson, was CEO of the family business. His mother was Jean Tyson. He graduated from Springdale High School in 1971. He attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he was initiated into the Phi Delta Theta fraternity in 1972. He then transferred to the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Finally, he transferred to Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). He attended the University of Arkansas School of Law for a year, but dropped out, deciding that becoming a lawyer was not for him.
He is a member of the board of directors of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. He has served on the boards of the Walden Woods Project, which seeks to maintain the land, literature and legacy of Henry David Thoreau. He has also served on the advisory board for the Yale Center for Faith and Culture at Yale University, the board of trustees of the University of Arkansas, and as committee chairman of the University of Arkansas Capital Campaign for the 21st Century. He has also served on the Boards of the American Meat Institute, the National Chicken Council, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, and the Searchlight Leadership Fund. The Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace at the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is named in his honor. He is a recipient of the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship from the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. He has received the International Faith and Spirit at Work award.
