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Thomas Hayes
Director/Board Member at
MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
Thomas P.
Hayes currently serves as Lead Independent Director at Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. since 2023, and as Director at Basic American Foods, Inc. and University of New Hampshire Foundation.
Formerly, Mr. Hayes was President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Tyson Foods, Inc. from 2016 to 2018, President & Chief Executive Officer at Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. from 2020 to 2026, Group Vice President at US Foods, Inc. from 2004 to 2006, Chief Supply Chain Officer & Executive VP at The Hillshire Brands Co., President at Sara Lee Foodservice Co., and held principal roles at Conagra Brands, Inc., Fort James Corp., Mondelez International, Inc., and Stella Foods, Inc. Also served as Director at Ifma The Food Away From Home Association and North American Meat Institute, and as Partner at Entrepreneurial Equity Partners LLC.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of New Hampshire and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/12/2025 | 62,511 ( 0.05% ) | 1 M $ | 30/05/2026 | |
Canada Packers, Inc.
 Canada Packers, Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Produces pork products 0.04% | 30/09/2025 | 11,389 ( 0.04% ) | 157 954 $ | 30/05/2026 |
Thomas Hayes active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC. | Director/Board Member | 14/06/2021 |
Basic American Foods, Inc.
 Basic American Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distributes food, beverages and related products | Director/Board Member | - |
University of New Hampshire Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Thomas Hayes
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
 Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Produces cranberries | Chief Executive Officer | 01/03/2026 |
| TYSON FOODS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 29/09/2018 |
US Foods, Inc.
 US Foods, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as food service distributor | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/04/2006 |
Sara Lee Foodservice Co.
 Sara Lee Foodservice Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Supplies beverage, bakery and meat products | President | 31/12/2005 |
| CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Thomas Hayes
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Private companies
Connections
30
1st degree connections
17
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
|---|---|
Conagra Brands, Inc.
 Conagra Brands, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a food company that engages in food making business | Consumer Non-Durables |
Fort James Corp.
 Fort James Corp. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Operates as a pulp and paper company | Process Industries |
US Foods, Inc.
US Foods, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as food service distributor | Consumer Services |
The Hillshire Brands Co.
 The Hillshire Brands Co. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures meat products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Tyson Foods, Inc.
 Tyson Foods, Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells beef, pork, chicken & prepared food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Mondelez International, Inc.
 Mondelez International, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells biscuits, snacks, chocolates, gums, candies, cheese groceries & beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
Maple Leaf Foods, Inc.
 Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures and sells bakery products, meats, poultry and other food products | Distribution Services |
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Produces cranberries | Process Industries |
Stella Foods, Inc.
 Stella Foods, Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Processes cheese | Consumer Non-Durables |
University of New Hampshire
 University of New Hampshire Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Basic American Foods, Inc.
Basic American Foods, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Produces and distributes food, beverages and related products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Sara Lee Foodservice Co.
Sara Lee Foodservice Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Supplies beverage, bakery and meat products | Consumer Non-Durables |
International Foodservice Manufacturers Association
 International Foodservice Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates foodservice manufacturers association | Commercial Services |
University of New Hampshire Foundation | |
Kellogg School of Management
 Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
North American Meat Institute
 North American Meat Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a association for meat processors | Commercial Services |
Entrepreneurial Equity Partners LLC
 Entrepreneurial Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance e2P Capital invests in companies located in the United States with revenues more than USD 50 million and an EBITDA of USD 5 - 75 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of food and beverage products/ brands, private label/contract manufacturing, foodservice and consumer packaged goods. It provides financing for buyout transactions with an investment size of USD 25 million - 150 million and acquires majority interests. | Finance |
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