Tyson Foods Inc. has appointed Dr. Claudia Coplein to the newly-created role of chief medical officer.

Powder Bulk Solids Staff

December 14, 2020

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Tyson Foods Names First Chief Medical Officer

Tyson Foods Inc. has appointed Dr. Claudia Coplein to the newly-created role of chief medical officer.

Coplein is a physician executive with more than 20 years of healthcare experience 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.

Coplein will also oversee the launch of Marathon Health clinics that will be piloted in seven of the company’s plant communities.

“At Tyson, nothing is more important than the health and safety of our team members, so I am especially excited to add Dr. Coplein to our team,” said Johanna Söderström, executive vice president & chief human resources officer for Tyson Foods. “Her unique perspective of the healthcare ecosystem will be a tremendous asset as we continue to build a culture of health and take additional steps to protect our team members and plant communities.”

“It is an honor to be named Tyson Foods’ first chief medical officer,” said Coplein. “I look forward to contributing to Tyson’s culture of caring for its team members and discovering new and innovative ways to further build our culture of safety, health and wellness.”

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