Drew Getty has been appointed executive vice president and general counsel of Perdue Farms, effective immediately, following a two-year succession plan. Getty, who joined Perdue in 2012 and held various leadership roles across legal, compliance, and enterprise functions, will report directly to CEO Kevin McAdams and lead the company's legal operations, risk management, and compliance practices.
- Drew Getty named executive vice president and general counsel of Perdue Farms, effective immediately
- Getty reports directly to CEO Kevin McAdams and serves on the management committee
- Getty has 12+ years of experience at Perdue across legal, compliance, sustainability, and government relations
- He played a key leadership role in Perdue's COVID-19 response, coordinating cross-functional decision-making
- Getty succeeds Herb Frerichs, Perdue's first general counsel, who will transition to senior vice president role
Drew Getty has been named executive vice president and general counsel of Perdue Farms, effective immediately. Getty will report directly to CEO Kevin McAdams and serve as a member of the company's management committee.
Getty succeeds Herb Frerichs, Perdue's first general counsel, who will retire following a transition period. Perdue said the leadership change follows a succession-planning process that has been underway for the past two years.
"Drew is a trusted leader whose experience, judgment and deep understanding of Perdue position him exceptionally well to lead our legal function," said McAdams. "Throughout his career here, he has demonstrated an ability to navigate complex issues while remaining grounded in our values and focused on the needs of the business. His appointment reflects the strength of the leadership talent within Perdue and the importance we place on planning thoughtfully for the future."
Getty joined Perdue in 2012 and has held positions across legal, compliance, sustainability, government relations and enterprise leadership. During that time, he held a leadership role in Perdue's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, helping coordinate cross-functional decision-making and business continuity efforts, according to the company.
As general counsel, Getty will lead Perdue's legal function and serve as an advisor to McAdams, the management committee and leaders across the company. He will help guide the company's legal and business risk management, governance and compliance practices. Environmental and sustainability will continue under his direction.
"I am honored to take on this role and grateful for the trust placed in me," said Getty. "Perdue has an incredibly talented team and a strong culture rooted in integrity and responsible stewardship. I look forward to building on the foundation Herb established and continuing to help our leaders and associates navigate opportunities and challenges with sound judgment and a clear focus on the future."
Before joining Perdue, Getty worked at Miles & Stockbridge and the Appellate Court of Maryland. He earned a bachelor's degree in English from Dickinson College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law.
Frerichs joined Perdue more than 26 years ago and became the company's first general counsel. According to Perdue, he served as an advisor to the Perdue family, board of directors and executive leadership during his tenure.
Frerichs will remain engaged during a transition period as senior vice president, strategic advisor to the CEO and general counsel.
