John R. Tyson, the Chief Financial Officer of Tyson Foods, has been charged with driving while intoxicated in Arkansas. This is not his first offense; two years ago, he was arrested for public intoxication and criminal trespassing after he was found asleep in a stranger's home. Tyson Foods has since suspended him and appointed Curt Calaway as its interim CFO.
Curt Calaway has been appointed as the interim CFO of Tyson Foods following John R. Tyson's suspension.
During the company's earnings call, John R. Tyson addressed his earlier arrest by apologizing to investors for the incident. He expressed his embarrassment and took full responsibility for his actions, stating that the incident was inconsistent with both the company's values and his personal values.