John R. Tyson is an executive, investor and non-profit board member. John brings several years of direct industry experience to the board, having previously served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. Prior to joining Tyson Foods, he worked in investment banking and as a private equity and venture capital investor. John has an A.B. in Economics from Harvard University and a Master of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He represents the fourth generation of the Tyson family to serve on the company’s Board of Directors.