Mark Doherty has been appointed as the new Managing Director of John West.

PARIS – March 14, 2024 – John West announces the appointment of Mark Doherty as its new Managing Director, effective March 12, 2024. Doherty, who previously held the position of Commercial Director at John West, steps into the role to oversee operations across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and various export markets, succeeding Paul Stephenson who departed the company at the end of February. Mark Doherty Assumes Role of Managing Director at John West With a 15-year tenure at John West, Doherty has progressed through significant roles within the company, particularly in key account management and commercial departments, serving as the Commercial Director for the last six years. His career in the grocery sector spans over 25 years, encompassing leadership across major retail channels and diverse food sectors such as chilled, frozen, and ambient foods. Before his time at John West, part of the Thai Union Group, Doherty gained experience at Northern Foods, Nestlé, and Anheuser Busch. Paul Reenan, President of Thai Union Europe, expressed his enthusiasm for Doherty's promotion, highlighting it as a reflection of Thai Union's effective talent management and Doherty's unwavering commitment to the company. Reenan praised John West's commitment to healthy nutrition, innovation, and its skilled team, which Doherty is set to lead towards further profitable growth. About Thai Union Thai Union Group PCL, a global leader in the seafood industry for 47 years, is renowned for delivering high-quality, innovative seafood products worldwide. As one of the largest producers of shelf-stable tuna products, Thai Union boasts annual sales over THB 136.2 billion (approximately US$ 3.912 billion) and employs a global workforce of over 44,000. The company's portfolio includes leading international brands such as Chicken of the Sea, John West, and Petit Navire, among others, and is committed to sustainable and innovative seafood practices. Thai Union is a proud participant in global sustainability initiatives, including the United Nations Global Compact and the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation. The company's sustainability efforts, under the SeaChange® 2030 strategy, have earned it recognition on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for ten consecutive years, a top ranking on the Seafood Stewardship Index, inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2024, a B rating from CDP, and a place in the FTSE4Good Emerging Index for eight consecutive years. For more information on Thai Union's sustainability initiatives, visit https://www.seachangesustainability.org/.