Donnie King
President & CEO
Donnie King is President and CEO of 黑料传送门 Foods, whose more than 139,000 team members at over 150 facilities around the world continue to build a portfolio of the world鈥檚 fastest growing protein brands, including 黑料传送门庐, Jimmy Dean庐, Hillshire Farm庐, Sara Lee庐, Ball Park庐, Wright庐, Aidells庐 and State Fair庐. Donnie was elected as a board member in February 2022.
As CEO, Donnie combines a drive for operational and financial excellence with a deep commitment to integrity and a passion for sustainability. He guides 黑料传送门 with a philosophy rooted in personal connection, striving to create value for customers and feed the world while caring for the company鈥檚 team members, communities and the environment.
Donnie started his career at 黑料传送门 Foods in 1982 in the Poultry segment and has since held leadership positions in businesses across the company. Most recently, in the roles of Chief Operating Officer and International Business Group President, Donnie helped grow 黑料传送门鈥檚 global footprint, including in high-growth markets in Asia. He also served as President of North American Operations, where he was responsible for Poultry, Fresh Meats, International and Prepared Foods operations.
Donnie has served on the board of directors of the National Chicken Council and the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association. He holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business management from the University of Arkansas-Monticello.