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15
Other Matters: We have approximately 117,000 employees and, at any time, have various employment practices matters
outstanding. In the aggregate, these matters are significant to the Company, and we devote significant resources to managing
employment issues. Additionally, we are subject to other lawsuits, investigations and claims (some of which involve substantial
amounts) arising out of the conduct of our business. While the ultimate results of these matters cannot be determined, they are not
expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations or financial position.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
Our Officers serve one year terms from the date of their election, or until their successors are appointed and qualified. No family
relationships exist among these officers. The name, title, age and year of initial election to executive office of our executive officers
are listed below:
Name
Title
Age
Year Elected
Richard A. Greubel, Jr.
Group Vice President and International President
47
2007
Craig J. Hart
Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
53
2004
Kenneth J. Kimbro
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
56
2009
Dennis Leatherby
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
49
1994
James V. Lochner
Chief Operating Officer
57
2005
Donnie Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
50
2008
David L. Van Bebber
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
53
2008
Jeffrey D. Webster
Group Vice President, Renewable Products
48
2008
Richard A. Greubel, Jr. was appointed Group Vice President and International President in May 2007, after serving as Group
Vice President, International since August 2006, and President and Managing Director for Monsanto’s Brazil business since 2001.
Craig J. Hart was appointed Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer in September 2004 after serving
as Vice President of Special Projects since 2001. Mr. Hart was initially employed by IBP in 1978.
Kenneth J. Kimbro was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer in 2001. Mr. Kimbro was initially
employed by IBP in 1995.
Dennis Leatherby was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in June 2008 after serving as Senior
Vice President, Finance and Treasurer since 1998. He also served as Interim Chief Financial Officer from July 2004 to June 2006.
Mr. Leatherby was initially employed by the Company in 1990.
James V. Lochner was appointed Chief Operating Officer on November 19, 2009, after serving as Senior Group Vice
President, Fresh Meats and Margin Optimization since May 2006, Senior Group Vice President, Margin Optimization, Purchasing
and Logistics since October 2005, Group Vice President, Purchasing, Travel, and Aviation since November 2004 and Group Vice
President, Fresh Meats since 2001. Mr. Lochner was initially employed by IBP in 1983.
Donnie Smith was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer on November 19, 2009, after serving as Senior Group
Vice President, Poultry and Prepared Foods since January 2009, Group Vice President of Consumer Products since January 2008,
Group Vice President of Logistics and Operations Services since April 2007, Senior Vice President Information Systems, Purchasing
and Distribution since May 2006, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer since November 2005, and Senior Vice
President, Supply Chain Management since October 2001. Mr. Smith was initially employed by the Company in 1980.
David L. Van Bebber was appointed Executive Vice President and General Counsel in May 2008, after serving as Senior
Vice President and Deputy General Counsel since September 2004 and Senior Vice President, Legal Services since November 2000.
Mr. Van Bebber was initially employed by Lane Processing in 1982. Lane Processing was acquired by the Company in 1986.
Jeffrey D. Webster was appointed Group Vice President, Renewable Products in November 2008, after serving as Senior
Vice President, Renewable Products since April 2006, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Development since June 2005 and Vice
President, Strategy since January 2004. Mr. Webster was initially employed by the Company in 2004.