US-based tuna and prepared seafood firm StarKist has confirmed that its CEO has left the company.

A spokesperson for the firm told just-food today (24 November) that its president and CEO Donald Binotto left the company on Friday. The spokesperson declined to comment on reasons for Binotto’s departure.

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Reports have suggested that StarKist’s board made the decision for Binotto to leave.

StarKist has appointed chairman Ingu Park as acting president while the firm begins a search for a new president and CEO.

Asked about potential replacements, the spokesperson said: “We will know more when Ingu arrives at the company headquarters next week.”

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