New Zealand seafood group Sealord has confirmed the appointment of former McCain Foods executive Steve Yung as its CEO.

In a statement today (24 July), Sealord said Yung, most recently the MD of McCain’s operations in Australia and New Zealand, would take up the role on 25 August.

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Sealord chairman Matanuku Mahuika said Yung will help the company’s development, particularly in the Australian market.

“Steve’s extensive experience in multi-national food manufacturing environments will be extremely valuable as Sealord works to grow and develop our business,” Mahuika said. “He joins the business towards the end of what we expect to be a solid financial year in which Sealord has returned to profit after the challenges of last year and is looking at opportunities to further improve its existing operations.”

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