StarKist Board of Directors Appoints Sam Hwi Lee to Serve as New President and Chief Executive Officer
PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist Co., a subsidiary of Dongwon Industries, today confirmed that Sam Hwi Lee, was named President and Chief Executive Officer of StarKist. Lee, a StarKist Board of Directors member since 2008, became the interim President of StarKist on November 1, 2012, following the resignation of In-Soo Cho. He was officially appointed as President and CEO last week during a StarKist Board of Directors meeting.
"I am very pleased to have Mr. Lee as President and CEO of StarKist. He has shown great passion and expertise during the interim period, and we have high expectations for him and the StarKist team," said JaeChul Kim, Chairman of Dongwon Industries.
"StarKist is one of the most recognized brands in America, and we are a leader in the seafood industry. I look forward to working closely with our dedicated team of associates in the United States, as well as in other parts of the world including American Samoa and Ecuador," said Lee. "Together, we will build upon this company's rich legacy to grow our business."
With a Ph.D. in food science and additional educational experience in business, Sam Lee has more than 30 years of expertise in the consumer packaged goods food industry. He has held leadership positions among some of the largest global food manufacturers, including Dole Food Company, Nestle USA and Nestle Korea - of which he held the President position. Lee has managed and significantly increased the business of some of the world's most highly respected household names, including Taster's Choice Coffee, Nestle Hot Chocolate and Kit Kat.
Mr. Lee will continue to be based at StarKist Co. headquarters, which is located in Pittsburgh, Pa.
About StarKist
StarKist Co. is a leading producer, distributor and marketer of shelf-stable seafood products in the United States. A category leader in innovation, StarKist was the first brand to introduce the StarKist Flavor Fresh Pouch®; StarKist Tuna Creations®, a line of lightly marinated tuna; and, a dolphin-safe policy. As America's favorite tuna, StarKist represents a 65-year tradition of quality, innovation and consumer trust and is well known for its charismatic brand icon, Charlie® the Tuna, who swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a subsidiary of the Dongwon Group.
SOURCE StarKist Co.
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