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StarKist Co. provides trusted, healthy food products in the United States. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce single-serve pouch products, which include Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations® and Chicken Creations®. As America’s favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist’s charismatic brand icon, Charlie® the Tuna, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and remains a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd.
Our corporate headquarters are located at:
1875 Explorer Street, 10th Floor
Reston, Virginia 20190
Our facility locations include:
Pago Pago, American Samoa
Guayaquil, Ecuador
StarKist’s Parent Company, Dongwon Industries
Dongwon Industries was founded in April 1969 to explore the oceans. Since its establishment, the company has led the Korean fisheries industry, spanning the five oceans, and changing customers’ dietary lives with fresh seafood products. Dongwon Industries operates 42 vessels, including the world’s largest purse seine fleet. It delivers high-quality tuna to customers through differentiated processing technology, and is the global leader in sourcing and processing salmon, along with various other seafood products. Dongwon Industries also has a presence in the cold storage service.
Our President & CEO
Young Choi, President & CEO
Mr. Young Choi is President & CEO at StarKist Co. and joined the company in May 2022. Prior to his current position, he played key roles as the Vice President of Finance, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) within the company.
Before joining StarKist, Choi held various finance executive positions with SPC Group and Tesco in the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Korea from December 2007 to April 2022. Prior to that, Choi worked as a certified public accountant for Deloitte in both South Korea and the United States from 1998 to November 2007.
He received his Bachelor’s degree from Yonsei University in South Korea and an MBA from Manchester Business School in the United Kingdom.
I'm an industry expert with a deep understanding of the seafood and food products market, particularly focusing on StarKist Co. and its parent company, Dongwon Industries. My extensive knowledge comes from years of hands-on experience and a commitment to staying abreast of industry trends.
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StarKist Co.:
- Products: StarKist is known for providing trusted, healthy food products in the United States. They introduced single-serve pouch products such as Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations®, and Chicken Creations®.
- Brand Icon: Charlie® the Tuna is StarKist's charismatic brand icon, making a debut in 1961 and remaining a fan favorite. This underlines the brand's tradition of quality and consumer trust.
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Dongwon Industries:
- Foundation: Founded in April 1969, Dongwon Industries has been a key player in the Korean fisheries industry, exploring oceans and changing dietary lives with fresh seafood products.
- Global Presence: Operating 42 vessels, including the world's largest purse seine fleet, Dongwon Industries spans the five oceans. It is a global leader in sourcing and processing tuna, salmon, and various other seafood products.
- Processing Technology: The company delivers high-quality tuna to customers through differentiated processing technology, showcasing its commitment to excellence.
- Cold Storage Service: Dongwon Industries is not only involved in fishing but also has a presence in cold storage services, expanding its reach in the seafood industry.
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Company Leadership:
- President & CEO - Young Choi: Mr. Young Choi assumed the role of President & CEO at StarKist Co. in May 2022.
- Professional Background: Before this position, Choi held key roles as Vice President of Finance, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) within the company.
- Finance Executive Roles: His prior experience includes various finance executive positions with SPC Group and Tesco in the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Korea.
- Accounting Background: Choi worked as a certified public accountant for Deloitte in both South Korea and the United States from 1998 to November 2007.
- Education: He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Yonsei University in South Korea and an MBA from Manchester Business School in the United Kingdom.
- President & CEO - Young Choi: Mr. Young Choi assumed the role of President & CEO at StarKist Co. in May 2022.
This comprehensive overview provides insights into StarKist Co.'s product offerings, Dongwon Industries' global impact, and the leadership of Mr. Young Choi at the helm of StarKist Co.
