John W. Tyson

John W. Tyson
Born(1905-07-26)July 26, 1905
Mound City, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJanuary 15, 1967(1967-01-15) (aged 61)
Springdale, Arkansas, U.S.
Occupation(s)Founder and CEO of Tyson Foods
ChildrenDonald J. Tyson
Parents
  • Isaac Tyson Jr.
  • Anna Elizabeth Annie Tyson
RelativesJohn H. Tyson
(Grandson)

John W. Tyson (July 26, 1905 – January 15, 1967) was an American businessman, the founder of American multinational corporation Tyson Foods and, from 1935 until his death in 1967, its chief executive officer.[1]

  1. ^ Mooty, Kyle (April 17, 2000). "3rd-Generation of Tysons to Lead Company". Arkansas Business. Retrieved May 25, 2009. John H. Tyson is the grandson of Tyson Foods founder John W. Tyson, who started the company in 1935 and was CEO until his death in 1967.