[1] He was chief executive officer (CEO) of the family business, Tyson Foods, from 2000 to 2006 and has been chairman since 1998.
[1] Finally, he transferred to Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where he received a bachelor of business administration degree.
[4][3] Under his leadership as chairman and CEO, Tyson Foods acquired IBP, Inc., becoming the world's largest protein-processing company.
[3][1] Under his leadership as Chairman, Tyson acquired Hillshire Brands for $63 per share, making the merger the largest deal within the meat industry.
[8] He collects art and owns paintings by Willem de Kooning, Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol.