The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has chosen Alexa Tonkovich as its new international program director, ASMI said in a statement.
Tonkovich has worked as ASMI’s Asia and emerging markets manager for nearly four years, according to ASMI.
“There were a number of strong applicants for the selection committee to consider, and I’m confident that Alexa will be outstanding in this new role,” said Mike Cerne, ASMI’s executive director. “She has proven herself to be a strong leader with extensive knowledge of overseas markets for Alaska Seafood.”
Tonkovich will manage ASMI’s overseas marketing, with a budget of approximately USD 8 million.
“I’m very excited to expand my role at ASMI in the position of International Program Director,” Tonkovich said. “I’m eager to work closely with staff and industry to continue the great work of my predecessor and to meet the many challenges we face in international markets.”
Tonkovich will be based in ASMI’s Juneau, Alaska office.
