The former head of McCain Foods Australia/New Zealand will soon take the helm at New Zealand-based seafood company Sealord Group.
Steve Yung, who was managing director of McCain Foods Australia/New Zealand between 2005 and 2013, will take up his new role at Sealord, based in Auckland on the 25 August.
Canadian-born Yung is replacing Graham Stuart who is leaving after seven years with the company.
“Steve’s extensive experience in multi-national food manufacturing environments will be extremely valuable as Sealord works to grow and develop our business.
“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,” said Sealord Group chairman Matanuku Mahuika.
Yung has spent 30 years in the food industry; including roles in FMCG, food service, manufacturing and agriculture across Australian, New Zealand and Canadian markets.
“Sealord has a proud legacy of delivering quality seafood to people around the world and I look forward to joining the Sealord team with its ever-sharpening focus on customers, an innovative approach to sustainability leadership and a proven history of shareholder returns,” Yung said.
