Mark Doherty, previously Commercial Director John West, took over as John West Managing Director as of 12 March 2024, parent company Thai Union has confirmed.

Mark Doherty, John West Managing Director

Mark Doherty, John West Managing Director

Doherty has been with John West for 15 years and has held a variety of positions in key account management and commercial roles

Doherty, who has been with John West for 15 years and has held a variety of positions in key account management and commercial roles, will lead all John West entities including the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands and export markets. 

He follows Paul Stephenson in this role, who left the organisation at the end of last month. 

“I am delighted with the appointment of Mark as the new Managing Director for John West. It is a testament to his dedication and commitment to our business over 15 years. His appointment to this role is also a reflection of the strong talent management done by Thai Union to deliver on the full potential of our people. John West has a strong identity in healthy nutrition, game-changing innovation, and a very talented team that Mark will lead into the next stage of profitable growth,” Thai Union Europe President Paul Reenan said.