Thai Union Group Appoints Dr. Darian McBain as Group Director of Sustainable Development

Bangkok – July 14, 2015,- Thai Union Group, world's leading processor and exporter of canned and frozen seafood products, has announced the appointment of Dr. Darian May McBain to the position of Group Director of Sustainable Development, effective July 6th, 2015. She will be in charge of Thai Union Group’s Sustainable Development Strategies and report directly to the company’s Global President & CEO, Mr. Thiraphong Chansiri.

Dr. McBain has extensive experience in strategic planning, implementation of sustainable development projects and corporate communications particularly in engaging stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes. She has extensive experience working with governments, intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations across the world. Dr McBain was co-director of a business sustainability consultancy until leaving to join Thai Union Group.

Dr. McBain worked closely with the University of Sydney for several years, as an academic advisor to graduate students in Sustainability and co-authored academic papers and books on sustainable supply chain analysis. Dr. McBain brings with her a well-rounded experience from both private sector and non-profit organizations where she worked closely with senior government ministers, policy makers, EU regulators, as well as senior business executives.

Dr. McBain received her Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Sydney; Master of Science in Business Strategy, Politics and Environment (with Distinction) from the University of London and Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental (with Honors) from the University of New South Wales.

According to Mr. Chansiri, Dr. McBain’s appointment is a strategic move for the Thai-based company that is rapidly expanding globally.

“As we look to our next growth phase which encompasses domestic and international opportunities, it was pertinent for us to appoint an individual with clear understanding of a business that is operating

and developing worldwide. Dr. McBain’s international experience and expertise is the perfect fit for that key requirement of our business.

“On behalf of the board and all employees member, we welcome Dr. McBain to the Thai Union Group and look forward to working with her during this exciting time.” said Mr. Chansiri.