Hormel Foods Announces Leadership Change in Supply Chain
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) announced a significant leadership change in its supply chain organization. Steve Lykken, group vice president of supply chain, is departing after 32 years to pursue another opportunity. Kevin Myers, PhD, has been appointed as interim group vice president of supply chain.
Myers, who joined Hormel in 2001 as a research scientist, previously served as senior vice president of research & development and quality control since 2015. In his interim role, he will oversee all aspects of the company's supply chain organization, including procurement, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, R&D, quality management, and plant operations.
The permanent replacement for Lykken will be determined by the company's future CEO once appointed. Myers brings extensive experience, having spent a decade in food industry leadership positions before joining Hormel, specializing in food technology, research science, and new product development.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) ha annunciato un importante cambiamento nella leadership della sua organizzazione della supply chain. Steve Lykken, vicepresidente di gruppo della supply chain, lascia dopo 32 anni per intraprendere una nuova opportunità. Kevin Myers, PhD, è stato nominato vicepresidente di gruppo ad interim della supply chain.
Myers, che è entrato in Hormel nel 2001 come scienziato della ricerca, ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di vicepresidente senior di ricerca e sviluppo e controllo qualità dal 2015. Nel suo ruolo ad interim, supervisionerà tutti gli aspetti dell'organizzazione della supply chain dell'azienda, inclusi approvvigionamento, produzione, ingegneria, logistica, R&D, gestione della qualità e operazioni degli impianti.
Il sostituto permanente di Lykken sarà determinato dal futuro CEO dell'azienda una volta nominato. Myers porta con sé un'ampia esperienza, avendo trascorso un decennio in posizioni di leadership nell'industria alimentare prima di unirsi a Hormel, specializzandosi in tecnologia alimentare, scienza della ricerca e sviluppo di nuovi prodotti.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) anunció un cambio significativo en el liderazgo de su organización de cadena de suministro. Steve Lykken, vicepresidente de grupo de cadena de suministro, se marcha después de 32 años para buscar otra oportunidad. Kevin Myers, PhD, ha sido nombrado vicepresidente de grupo interino de cadena de suministro.
Myers, quien se unió a Hormel en 2001 como científico de investigación, anteriormente se desempeñó como vicepresidente senior de investigación y desarrollo y control de calidad desde 2015. En su papel interino, supervisará todos los aspectos de la organización de cadena de suministro de la empresa, incluidos la adquisición, producción, ingeniería, logística, I+D, gestión de calidad y operaciones de planta.
El reemplazo permanente de Lykken será determinado por el futuro CEO de la empresa una vez que sea nombrado. Myers aporta una amplia experiencia, habiendo pasado una década en posiciones de liderazgo en la industria alimentaria antes de unirse a Hormel, especializándose en tecnología alimentaria, ciencia de la investigación y desarrollo de nuevos productos.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL)는 공급망 조직의 중요한 리더십 변화를 발표했습니다. 공급망 그룹 부사장인 Steve Lykken은 32년 만에 다른 기회를 찾기 위해 떠납니다. Kevin Myers, PhD가 공급망의 임시 그룹 부사장으로 임명되었습니다.
Myers는 2001년 연구 과학자로 Hormel에 입사했으며, 2015년부터 연구 및 개발, 품질 관리의 수석 부사장으로 근무했습니다. 임시 역할에서 그는 회사의 공급망 조직의 모든 측면을 감독하며, 여기에는 조달, 제조, 엔지니어링, 물류, R&D, 품질 관리 및 공장 운영이 포함됩니다.
Lykken의 영구적인 대체자는 회사의 미래 CEO가 임명되면 결정될 것입니다. Myers는 Hormel에 합류하기 전, 식품 산업의 리더십 직책에서 10년을 보낸 방대한 경험을 가지고 있으며, 식품 기술, 연구 과학 및 신제품 개발을 전문으로 하고 있습니다.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) a annoncé un changement significatif dans la direction de son organisation de chaîne d'approvisionnement. Steve Lykken, vice-président du groupe de la chaîne d'approvisionnement, part après 32 ans pour poursuivre une autre opportunité. Kevin Myers, PhD, a été nommé vice-président du groupe par intérim de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.
Myers, qui a rejoint Hormel en 2001 en tant que scientifique de recherche, a précédemment occupé le poste de vice-président senior de la recherche et du développement et du contrôle qualité depuis 2015. Dans son rôle intérimaire, il supervisera tous les aspects de l'organisation de la chaîne d'approvisionnement de l'entreprise, y compris l'approvisionnement, la fabrication, l'ingénierie, la logistique, la R&D, la gestion de la qualité et les opérations des usines.
Le remplaçant permanent de Lykken sera déterminé par le futur PDG de l'entreprise une fois nommé. Myers apporte une vaste expérience, ayant passé une décennie dans des postes de direction dans l'industrie alimentaire avant de rejoindre Hormel, se spécialisant dans la technologie alimentaire, la science de la recherche et le développement de nouveaux produits.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) hat eine bedeutende Veränderung in der Führung seiner Lieferkettenorganisation angekündigt. Steve Lykken, Gruppen-Vizepräsident der Lieferkette, verlässt nach 32 Jahren das Unternehmen, um eine andere Gelegenheit zu verfolgen. Kevin Myers, PhD, wurde als interimistischer Gruppen-Vizepräsident der Lieferkette ernannt.
Myers, der 2001 als Forschungswissenschaftler zu Hormel kam, war seit 2015 als Senior Vice President für Forschung und Entwicklung sowie Qualitätskontrolle tätig. In seiner interimistischen Rolle wird er alle Aspekte der Lieferkettenorganisation des Unternehmens überwachen, einschließlich Beschaffung, Produktion, Ingenieurwesen, Logistik, F&E, Qualitätsmanagement und Betriebsabläufe.
Der permanente Nachfolger von Lykken wird vom zukünftigen CEO des Unternehmens bestimmt, sobald dieser ernannt ist. Myers bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen mit, da er vor seinem Eintritt bei Hormel ein Jahrzehnt in Führungspositionen der Lebensmittelindustrie tätig war und sich auf Lebensmitteltechnologie, Forschung und Entwicklung neuer Produkte spezialisiert hat.
- Interim leader Kevin Myers brings 20+ years of company experience and deep expertise in R&D and quality control
- Seamless transition plan in place with experienced internal candidate
- Departure of long-term supply chain leader with 32 years of experience
- Uncertainty around permanent leadership appointment pending new CEO selection
Myers joined Hormel Foods in 2001 as a research scientist and has since taken on roles of increasing responsibility. In 2015, he was appointed senior vice president of research & development and quality control, overseeing product development, packaging, food safety sciences and lab services. Before joining the company, Myers spent a decade in the food industry, holding leadership positions in food technology, research science and new product development.
"I am grateful for Steve's contributions, dedication and leadership over the past 32 years and wish him all the best in his new chapter," said Jim Snee, president and chief executive officer, Hormel Foods. "We are fortunate to have Kevin, a highly respected and proven leader with deep expertise, stepping into the role of interim group vice president of supply chain. With Kevin at the helm, we remain focused on transforming and modernizing our supply chain, delivering for our customers and driving operational excellence."
Under the interim structure, Myers will oversee all aspects of the company's supply chain organization including procurement, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, research and development, quality management and plant operations. A permanent replacement for Lykken will be decided by the company's future chief executive officer, once appointed.
Myers holds a Bachelor of Science, master's degree and doctorate from Iowa State University.
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