Bill Lovette joined Pilgrim’s as Chief Executive Officer and President on January 3, 2011. Bill has served as a Director of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation since February 21, 2011. He brings more than 30 years of industry leadership experience to Pilgrim’s. He previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Case Foods, Inc. from October 2008 to December 2010. Before joining Case Foods, Inc., Bill spent 25 years with Tyson Foods, Inc. in various roles in senior management, including President of its International Business Unit, President of its Foodservice Business Unit and Senior Group Vice President of Poultry and Prepared Foods. Bill earned a B.S. degree from Texas A&M University. In addition, he is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.