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Bill Kuckuck Named to Head
Tyson's International Division
Springdale, AR (July25, 1996)--Tyson Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: TYSNA) announced
today that William F. Kuckuck has today been named Tyson's Senior Vice President
for International Sales and Operations, succeeding Wayne Britt, who recently
became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the company.
Kuckuck, who has been Vice President and Managing Director for Tyson's Asia
Pacific operations, based in Hong Kong, since June of 1995, has extensive
experience in international business, particularly in the Pacific rim countries.
"We are delighted to have a person with Bill's background and experience
take over our International Division," said Buddy Wray, Tyson's President
and Chief Operating Officer. "We expect dramatic growth in the coming
years for both our international sales and operations, especially in the
countries of the Pacific rim. Bill is ideally suited to lead us in that
direction."
Mike Morrison, Tyson's Vice President for International Sales, will now
take on increased responsibilities in the international sales arena. With
this change, Morrison will take charge of all Tyson's overseas sales offices
now located in Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore and Moscow.
Kuckuck, who spent twenty years with the Ralston Purina Company prior to
coming to work for Tyson last year, is married and has two children. His
family, now living in Hong Kong, will be moving to Northwest Arkansas in
the coming months.
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