Mark Doherty has taken over as Managing Director of canned fish brand John West, leading all its entities, including the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and export markets.
He replaces Paul Stephenson, who left the company at the end of last month.
Doherty has been with John West for 15 years and has held a variety of positions in key account management and commercial roles. For the past six years, he has served as Commercial Director.
Prior to joining John West, which is part of Thai Union Group, Doherty worked with several companies including Northern Foods, Nestlé, and Anheuser Busch.
Paul Reenan, Thai Union Europe President, said: “I am delighted with the appointment of Mark as the new Managing Director for John West. It is a testament to his dedication and commitment to our business over 15 years. His appointment to this role is also a reflection of the strong talent management done by Thai Union to deliver on the full potential of our people.
“John West has a strong identity in healthy nutrition, game-changing innovation, and a very talented team that Mark will lead into the next stage of profitable growth.”
