• April 18, 2007

Scott McNair has been named group vice president of consumer products for Tyson Foods and will oversee marketing and sales for all divisions within Tyson's Consumer Products business, including deli, processed meats, wholesale clubs and retail.

McNair has 20 years of experience in the food industry. He has been part of Tyson Foods for almost seven years, most recently serving as SVP/case-ready meats. He has also previously held various management positions with other food companies, including ConAgra Frozen Foods, Acosta, Morrison Lamothe and Stouffer Foods.

McNair replaces Rob DeMartini, who left to become CEO of New Balance Athletic Shoe of Boston.