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Tyson's Chief Marketing Officer Resigns; VP of Marketing Services to Assume Responsibilities

SPRINGDALE, Ark., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Chief Marketing Officer of Tyson Foods, Inc. is resigning after 14 years of service, the company reported today. His duties will be assumed by Tyson's Vice President of Marketing Services.

Bob Corscadden plans to leave the company effective July 20 for personal reasons. His responsibilities will be handled by Sue Quillin, a long-time member of Tyson's marketing staff, who has most recently been overseeing the company's branding/advertising and market research teams. She will report to John Lea, Senior Group Vice President and Chief Development Officer, who previously served as Tyson's first Chief Marketing Officer.

Corscadden has been Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Tyson Foods since 2001, overseeing the company's advertising and consumer marketing efforts, as well as internal communications. He started with Tyson as a product manager in 1992 and steadily moved his way up the ranks of the company's marketing staff.

"I've had a great run with Tyson Foods, where I've been given the opportunity to advance my career and reach my goal of leading the marketing efforts of a Fortune 500 company," Corscadden said. "While I appreciate all the support I've received and especially the people of this company, I have some other goals and have made a personal decision to pursue them."

"We're grateful for Bob's tireless efforts on behalf of the company and fully intend to continue the successful 'Powered by Tyson' marketing strategy he and his team developed," said John Lea. "We have great confidence in the abilities and experience of Sue Quillin and will be working with her to ensure the department is effectively structured to continue to meet the company's marketing needs."

A native of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Quillin has held numerous marketing positions within Tyson Foods since joining the company in 1994 and has served as Vice President of Marketing Services since March 2006. She previously worked in marketing for Borden, Inc.

Tyson Foods, Inc. , founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is the world's largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork, the second-largest food company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company produces a wide variety of protein- based and prepared food products, which are marketed under the "Powered by Tyson(TM)" strategy. Tyson is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves, providing products and service to customers throughout the United States and more than 80 countries. The company has approximately 114,000 Team Members employed at more than 300 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.

Tyson Foods, Inc.

CONTACT: Gary Mickelson of Tyson Foods, Inc., +1-479-290-6111

Web site: http://www.tyson.com/
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