Dongwon Group, a Korean company specializing in fishing and food production, has appointed Choi Young-jo as its new CEO at U.S. canned fish subsidiary StarKist. Choi previously served as chief financial officer of Dongwon Group.
Recently, Choi Young-jo received a major career promotion when he was appointed as CEO of the U.S. division of StarKist, a well-known canned fish company owned by the Dongwon Group. StarKist is a leading brand in the world canned seafood market and is characterized by its specialization in tuna.
The Dongwon Group, a South Korea-based fishing and food production company, is the owner of the StarKist brand, known for its canned fish products. StarKist is one of the world’s largest brands in the canned tuna market.
The brand is known for its famous advertising character, Charlie the Tuna, who has been starring in television commercials since 1961. StarKist pioneered the presentation of products in individual packages, such as Tuna Creations, Salmon Creations and Chicken Creations.
The StarKist company was named the leading canned tuna brand in the United States. This company has become known for its high-quality tuna cans and its wide range of fish-related products. This appointment is a great achievement for the company and demonstrates its leadership in the canned tuna industry.