Tyson Foods Inc. announced the appointment of Dr. Claudia Coplein to the newly created role of Chief Medical Officer. Coplein is a physician executive who brings more than 20 years of healthcare experience to the company after holding leadership roles in the insurance, global manufacturing, healthcare and technology fields. Her immediate focus will be assisting the company’s efforts to protect team members during the Covid-19 pandemic, while also working to expand and promote a culture of health, safety and wellness at Tyson.
The appointment is effective January 4. Coplein, who was most recently Head of Health & Wellness and Chief Medical Officer at MassMutual, will report to Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer Johanna Söderström.