Tyson announces new CFO

Tyson Foods has promoted Dennis Leatherby to executive vice president and chief financial officer.

In his new position, Leatherby will oversee Tyson's worldwide finance and accounting functions. He will also represent the company on financial matters involving investors, auditors and financial regulatory entities.

Leatherby joined Tyson Foods in 1990 as assistant treasurer. In his most recent position he served as Tyson's senior VP of finance and treasurer.