SMITHFIELD, Va. — Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE: SFD) today announced that it
has promoted Dennis H. Treacy to senior vice president of corporate affairs and
chief sustainability officer as part of the company’s long-term focus on
corporate social responsibility and sustainability. Mr. Treacy joined Smithfield
Foods in 2002 and last served as vice president, environmental and corporate
affairs.
“Our business has become much more complex as we confront increasing government
regulation and rising public and customer awareness of corporate social
responsibility practices and sustainability. We understand that our long-term
success directly correlates with our ability to effectively address these
factors and that these programs must be managed from a senior level within our
organization. The appointment of Mr. Treacy to this new role demonstrates our
continuing commitment to operate our company in a socially responsible and
sustainable way,” said C. Larry Pope, president and chief executive officer.
Prior to 2002, Mr. Treacy served as director of Virginia’s department of
environmental quality, held several positions in the private sector and also
served as assistant attorney general in the natural resources section of the
Virginia attorney general’s office.
With sales of $12 billion, Smithfield Foods is the leading processor and
marketer of fresh pork and packaged meats in the United States, as well as the
largest producer of hogs. For more information, visit
www.smithfieldfoods.com.
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Smithfield Foods, Inc.