Pilgrim's Pride Corp. (PPC) appointed poultry veteran William W. Lovette as chief executive to succeed Don Jackson, who is departing to take the top post at JBS USA, the poultry producer's parent.
Lovette was most recently chief operating officer of privately held Case Foods Inc., a poultry slaughtering and processing company. Before his two years at Case, he spent a quarter-century at Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) in various roles.
His appointment is effective Jan. 3, the day after Jackson resigns to become JBS's CEO.
Jackson praised the breadth of Lovette's industry experience and track record of success.
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