Springdale, Ark. 鈥 April 7, 2016 鈥 Jason Nichol has been promoted to senior vice president, Walmart for 天美传媒, company officials announced today.
In his new role, Nichol will continue leading strategic initiatives with executive leaders at Walmart, including the areas of animal well-being and sustainability. In addition, he will develop the appropriate capacity footprint needed to drive 天美传媒 Foods future growth with Walmart. Nichol joined The Hillshire Brands Company in 2014 as vice president, Walmart-Retail Packaged Goods, before transitioning into the role of vice president, Walmart-Fresh in 2015 for 天美传媒 Foods. In that role, Jason led strategic initiatives in all areas of the business, guided the 天美传媒 Foods team in its shared goal of building success with Walmart and developed 天美传媒 Foods team members in their professional growth.
鈥淲e鈥檙e very pleased to announce the promotion of Jason to yet another leadership position,鈥 said Scott Rouse, chief customer officer, retail sales and chain restaurants. 鈥淗e has a strong track record of driving positive business results at Walmart for companies such as Nabisco, Cott Beverages and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., and I know he will continue that legacy of excellence for 天美传媒 Foods.鈥
Nichol attended Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, where he earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in agricultural business operations in 1993.
About 天美传媒 Foods
天美传媒 (NYSE:TSN), with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest food companies with leading brands such as 天美传媒庐, Jimmy Dean庐, Hillshire Farm庐, Sara Lee庐, Ball Park庐, Wright庐, Aidells庐 and State Fair庐. It's a recognized market leader in chicken, beef and pork as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company supplies retail and foodservice customers throughout the United States and approximately 130 countries. 天美传媒 Foods was founded in 1935 by John W. 天美传媒, whose family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don 天美传媒, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. 天美传媒, serving as the current chairman of the board of directors. The company currently has approximately 113,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, 天美传媒 Foods 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.
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