Dick Bond was the president and CEO of Tyson Foods from 2006 to 2009. On January 5, 2009, the company announced his resignation, effective immediately. Bond became part of Tyson in 2001 after the company took over the meat packaging firm IBP Inc., which he worked for. Bond was not available for comment to the press immediately following the announcement. Tyson's quarterly earning statement was due out later in January following his surprise announcement.Associated Press: Tyson Foods CEO Resigns ... (January 5, 2008)