Smithfield Foods Inc - Company Profile
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The following section provides information on Smithfield Foods Inc’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into Smithfield Foods Inc's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.
Executives
Long Wan
Chairman Executive BoardMr. Long Wan has been the Chairman of the company since 2010. Currently, he also serves as a director of Shuanghui Development since August 2012. Mr. Long Wan also holds directorships in various subsidiaries of WH Group. Prior to this, he served as the Chairman of of Shuanghui Development from August 2012 to August 2024. Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of WH Group from October 2013 to August 2021. Earlier, Mr. Long Wan has over 50 years of experience in the meat processing industry.
Shane Smith
Chief Executive Officer; President Senior ManagementMr. Shane Smith has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of the company since 2021. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Strategy Officer in the company. Previously, he served as the Executive Vice President of European operations from April 2019 to January 2021, President of Romanian operations from November 2017 to April 2019 and Chief Financial Officer of European operations of the company from September 2012 to April 2019.
Mark Hall
Chief Financial Officer Senior ManagementMr. Mark Hall has been the Chief Financial Officer of the company since January 2023. Previously, he served as the Executive Vice President of finance, overseeing financial planning and analysis, operations and logistics finance, trade spend, data analytics and project and capital management supporting the US business.
Brendan Smith
Chief Marketing Officer Senior ManagementMr. Brendan Smith has been the Chief Marketing Officer of the company since 2024. Prior to this, he served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing officer for Smithfield Foods and its Smithfield, Farmland, Gwaltney and Cook’s brands .Previously, he has more than 30 years of experience in food and beverage industry.
Tennille Checkovich
Chief Legal Officer Senior ManagementMs. Tennille Checkovich has been the Chief Legal Officer of the company since March 2025. Previously, she served as the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel from October 2020 to December 2024 at the company. Prior to this, she served as a Partner in the business and securities litigation department at at McGuireWoods LLP from September 2004 to October 2020. Earlier, she served as an Associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.
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