Chicken of the Sea appoints new business development exec

In his new role, Dane Wigand is responsible for driving sales through Foodservice and Wholesale customers while implementing new business strategies in these channels. Before joining COSFF, Wigand worked in National Sales at Prime Seafood Imports and ran Atlas Seafood Exchange, an import broker. 

He will report to Tiffany Hicks, Senior Vice President, Foodservice and Wholesale.

“We are excited to welcome Dane to our team,” Hicks said. “His deep expertise and extensive experience in the seafood industry are invaluable assets that will significantly strengthen our sales efforts. He brings a wealth of knowledge that perfectly aligns with our commitment to delivering exceptional quality in the seafood market.”

Established in 2006 in partnership with Thai Union and headquartered in El Segundo, California, Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods operates seafood brands including Chicken of the Sea, Xcellent, Asian Gold, Orion, and VanCamps, sold at retailers, clubs, wholesalers, broadline foodservice operators, and national restaurants chains.

It is importer of shrimp and crab meat in North America and is also a market leader in multiple other seafood product categories.