Keller D. Watts serves as Chief Business Officer at Smithfield Foods, Inc., the world's largest pork producer and a global leader in protein processing. With over 25 years of experience in the food and agriculture industries, Watts has built a distinguished career marked by strategic leadership and innovative growth initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. Prior to joining Smithfield in 2015, Watts held senior roles at Cargill, where he spearheaded international supply chain optimizations, and at Tyson Foods, contributing to multimillion-dollar market expansions in Asia and Europe. Under Watts' leadership, Smithfield has achieved significant milestones, including a 30% increase in export revenues over the past five years through strategic partnerships in high-growth markets like China and Mexico. He played a pivotal role in the company's sustainability efforts, launching initiatives that reduced water usage by 20% across operations and advanced carbon-neutral goals ahead of industry benchmarks. Recognized as a top executive by Food Dive and Progressive Grocer, Watts has been instrumental in navigating supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring operational resilience and record profitability. As Chief Business Officer, Watts oversees global business development, corporate strategy, and key commercial partnerships, driving Smithfield's portfolio diversification into plant-based proteins and value-added products. His vision emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric growth, positioning the company for long-term leadership in the evolving protein sector. Watts is also actively involved in industry advocacy, serving on the boards of the National Pork Producers Council and the U.S. Meat Export Federation.