John Tyson
Springdale, Arkansas
Bachelor of Arts/Science, Southern Methodist University
United States
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food processing
$2,600,000,000
1227
#1227 Billionaires 2019
#388 Forbes 400 2017
John Tyson is chairman of Tyson Foods, the $40 billion processor that breeds, slaughters and sells meat that end up in grocery stores across America. The conglomerate owns beloved brands like Hillshire Farms, Jimmy Dean and Aidells sausages. Tyson is known for its chicken but the company's beef revenues top that of chicken by approximately $3.5 billion.Tyson's $150 million venture capital fund has invested in lab-grown protein firm Memphis Meats and plant-based burger startup Beyond Meat.Tyson Foods was originally founded by Tyson's grandfather in 1935. John served as CEO of the company from 2001 to 2006.
Following in the footsteps of his late father, John Tyson is an avid art collector whose collection includes the likes of Warhol, Lichtenstein and de Kooning. In 2012, Tyson established the Tyson Scholars of American Art Program with a $5 million commitment in conjunction with Crystal Bridges Museum.
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