Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> November 29, 1999

David Van Hoose – Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (chx)

DAVID VAN HOOSE serves as President/CEO/COO of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation. Mr. Van Hoose joined the company in 1988 as Senior Vice- President of the company's Prepared Foods Operations. In 1990, Mr. Van Hoose was promoted to General Manager of Mexico Operations. In 1995, he received the promotion of President and General Director of Mexico Operations and worked in that capacity until July 1998. Prior to his employment with Pilgrim's Pride, Mr. Van Hoose held management positions with several other US Poultry companies including Perdue Farms and Cargill's. He is a graduate of Ohio State University. Profile
TWST: Could you begin by giving us a historical summary on this company,

enough to give us your perspective. Then tell us what you see as your

business and company today.

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