MEDLEY, FLA. - Mowi Consumer Products of the Americas has appointed Spencer McDonald as the new director of sales to lead incremental program expansion in the Americas across the company’s seafood categories.
With over 25 years of experience in sales, business strategy and development, McDonald’s most recent role was at Turkey Hill LLC as a senior director of grocery sales and alternative channels.
“Mowi is a recognized leader in Retail Seafood Category growth. As customers invest in their integrated Omni Channel approaches, we will continue to strengthen our executive sales team to be able to support them in achieving their goals,” said Joe Fidalgo, managing director for consumers products of the Americas. “Mowi’s pre-pack business continues to drive our sales growth and we are making a strategic step to develop programs for the Middle and West side of the country.”
With over 35 processing facilities all over the world, Mowi will be taking advantage of its global competencies to continue to bring unique and innovative products to the US market, according to the company. In line with Mowi CP of America’s growth plans, Spencer will be instrumental in developing multi-channel partnerships. His depth of experience, knowledge and management capabilities will be a great complement to the company’s executive team.
“We are excited to welcome Spencer into the Mowi Team,” said Robert Clark, director of sales based at Mowi’s US Headquarters in Florida. “His CPG Experience will help drive forward what has already been rapid growth in the Seafood Category for Mowi. We have built some very significant nationwide partnerships and from the supply chain perspective, we can deliver any product, anywhere, nationwide. Our expanded sales presence will grow quickly to reflect that.”