QVD hires former Slade Gorton exec

Vietnam striped pangasius producer QVD has added Jack Stanton to its team as director of industry and government relations, the company announced on Wednesday.

Stanton worked for Slade Gorton for 34 years with positions from sales to executive VP of procurement. Stanton also served various positions with the National Fisheries Institute, the Importers' and the Distributors' Committees, as well as its Government Relations Committee.

"We are delighted that Jack has chosen to join our team," said Chris December, president. "He is well respected and experienced in all aspects of the seafood industry. He will be a valuable addition to our team."

QVD has farm and processing operations in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and a U.S. sales office in Bellevue, Wash. The company also announced its chief sustainability officer, Jim Bugbee, left the company to pursue other interests.

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