MERRIAM, Kan. - Seaboard Corporation (NYSE American: SEB) has announced the appointment of Chad Groves as President and Chief Executive Officer of its pork division, Seaboard Foods LLC, effective June 28, 2024. Groves will succeed the current President and CEO, Peter Brown, who is set to retire on that date.
Brown has been at the helm of Seaboard Foods since January 2021, bringing over three decades of experience in the protein industry to the role, including leadership positions at Butterball and High Liner Foods. Seaboard Corporation has expressed gratitude for Brown's leadership over the past three years.
Bob Steer, President and CEO of Seaboard Corporation, praised Brown's contributions, stating, "Peter was a key leader on Seaboard's executive management team, and we wish him all the best in his upcoming retirement."
Chad Groves joined Seaboard Foods in July 2021 as Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing, & Innovation. In this role, he has overseen retail, foodservice, export, processor sales, marketing, sustainability, and innovation teams.
His prior experience includes serving as Vice President of Sales – Retail & Foodservice at Trilliant Food & Nutrition LLC and Vice President of Field Sales – Foodservice at High Liner Foods.
Groves holds a Bachelor of Science in selling and sales management from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and serves as Treasurer for the National Pork Board.
Seaboard Foods, a subsidiary of Seaboard Corporation, is known for its Prairie Fresh® pork products and operates with a commitment to animal well-being, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. The company's headquarters are located in the Kansas City metropolitan area, and its products are sold internationally under the Prairie Fresh® and Seaboard Foods® brands.
This leadership transition is part of Seaboard Corporation's ongoing efforts to maintain its position in the agribusiness and transportation sectors, which includes domestic pork production and processing, as well as cargo shipping. The information regarding the executive change is based on a press release statement from Seaboard Corporation.
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