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Guiding some of the most well-known global brands for over thirty years, Tom Hayes is recognized as an innovator and decorated executive in the food industry. As Ocean Spray’s President and CEO, he now leads the world's top producer of cranberry juices, juice drinks, and dried cranberries, overseeing our international organization of more than 700 grower owners and 2,000 employees. Tom comes to Ocean Spray as our cooperative nears its centennial and is focused on ensuring the company is positioned for another 100 years of success. Tom has played an integral role in guiding the food industry toward innovation, sustainability, and growth throughout his career. He has previously served as the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Hillshire Brands and Sara Lee and held significant leadership roles at US Foods, ConAgra, and Kraft. As former president and CEO of Tyson Foods, Tom led popular consumer brands including Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, and Ball Park®. A native of southern New Hampshire, Tom earned a BA from the University of New Hampshire and an MBA from Northwestern University.