Kraig Westerbeek Named President, Smithfield Hog Production
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods has named Kraig Westerbeek as president of its hog production operations effective Feb. 29, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Shane Smith.
Key Points:
- SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Foods has named Kraig Westerbeek as president of its hog production operations effective Feb. 29, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Shane Smith.
- "Kraig has been an extremely valuable asset to Smithfield Foods throughout his career," said Shane Smith, chief executive officer for Smithfield.
- "His extensive experience in our hog production division has helped keep Smithfield on the forefront of our industry, and I look forward to his continued leadership."
- Westerbeek also played a leading role in the formation of Smithfield Renewables, the company's carbon reduction and renewable energy platform.