To keep up to date with the latest personnel changes across the seafood industry, SeafoodSource is compiling a regular round-up of hiring announcements and other personnel-related shifts worldwide. If you have an announcement, please send it to [email protected].
– Toronto, Canada-based global seafood supplier Ruby Seas International announced Audrey Ryan is the incoming vice president of sales and marketing, and will lead the company’s continued growth into U.S. markets.
“Ruby Seas has an impeccable reputation in the seafood industry,” Ryan said in a company release. “From ocean to table, the company’s commitment to strict quality standards, responsible sourcing and traceability, combined with the depth of its product portfolio, creates a tremendous opportunity to build new partnerships and serve more customers.”
Prior to this role, Ryan’s experience includes nearly three decades driving revenue growth, market expansion, and strategic partnerships at companies such as Keyport, Blue Harvest Fisheries, Central Bering Sea Fishermen’s Association, and American Pride Seafood. She has worked as the director of sales at Keyport since 2018, where she was in charge of sales strategies across retail, club, national distribution, and regional seafood distribution. At Ruby Seas, she will manager retail, club, foodservice, and distribution as the company continues to expand domestically.
“We have spent decades building the relationships, products and infrastructure to serve our customers worldwide, including a seafood processing and export operation in the Caribbean,” Ruby Seas Founder and President David Rubenstein said. “As demand for our products continues to grow in the U.S., Audrey is the right person to lead our expansion. Her expertise and proven track record will be invaluable as we build our presence, expand partnerships and position the company for continued growth.”
– Vancouver, Canada-based specialty food manufacturing and distribution company Premium Brands Holdings Corporation appointed Rachael Vegas to its board of directors on 15 October.
"Rachael's extensive experience in the food industry, including marketing, merchandising and supply chain management, strengthens the Board in guiding the Company's next phase of growth, particularly in the U.S.,” Premium Brands Holdings Corporation Board Chair Bruce Hodge said in a company release.
Her work experience includes 30 years as a senior retail and merchandising executive in different sectors such as grocery, club, mass retail, e-commerce, and consumer products. Currently, she’s Walgreen’s chief commercial officer of merchandising, marketing, and digital. Prior to this role, she held senior roles at BJ’s Wholesale Club, H-E-B, Brandless, and Target and worked for Food Lion and Hannaford Supermarkets.
– Bensenville, Illinois, U.S.A.-based wholesale food and beverage company Fortune Fish & Gourmet hired Andrew Campisi as the new director of sales in the Mid Atlantic according to his post on LinkedIn.
Prior to Fortune Fish & Gourmet, Campisi worked as a sales consultant based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. for multiple wholesale food distribution companies including Julius Silvert. He was also a chef de cuisine at Fitler Club and Method Company and an executive store chef at Dibruno Bros.
– Braintree, Massachusetts, U.S.A.-based food and beverage manufacturer Channel Fish Processing recently appointed Zac Schwarzbach as the incoming director of national accounts.
He previously spent just under 16 years as the national account manager for High Liner Foods. Prior to that, he worked as Mar-Lees vice president of sales and marketing and was also national account managers for Icelandic USA and American Seafoods.
