Gaurdie brings extensive leadership and international business experience to Tyson Foods’ board.
Since 2007, he has been the president and chief executive officer of Aera Energy LLC, one of California’s largest oil and gas producers. Aera is jointly owned by major energy companies Royal Dutch Shell and ExxonMobil.
Gaurdie began his career with Shell in 1980. He was involved in strategic planning, information technology and acquisitions during his 27 years with the company.
He started at Shell as an offshore facilities engineer and subsequently held a variety of executive level jobs including vice president for the company’s Asia Pacific region.