John West, the canned fish brand owned by Thai Union, has appointed Paul Stephenson as its new Managing Director.
Stephenson has more than 20 years’ experience in the consumer goods industry, working predominantly with Mars in its Petcare and Confectionery businesses. Until July 2018 he was Global Vice President for Innovation for the chocolate portfolio of Mars, where he was responsible for accelerating and strengthening brand innovation. More recently, Stephenson has acted as a consultant to strategy firms, private equity and corporate clients.
In his new position at John West, Stephenson will be responsible for the strategic development and business growth of the brand across the UK and Europe. He will oversee the John West team in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, reporting into Paul Reenan, President of Thai Union Europe.
Stephenson commented: “John West has an incredible heritage … Its emphasis on bringing consumer innovation to the category, and proactive leadership on seafood sustainability as part of Thai Union Group, makes John West a fascinating business to take into the next decade.”
Reenan added: “Paul brings a wealth of highly relevant experience in the consumer sector, and I’m looking forward to working with him to support John West’s continued business growth.”
