Chairman and former CEO of world's largest seafood company departs in shock resignation

Maruha Nichiro cited 'health reasons' as the motive behind the decision.

Shigeru Ito will continue to act as an advisor to the company from Feb.1 to March 31. — Shigeru Ito will continue to act as an advisor to the company from Feb.1 to March 31.Photo: IntraFish

Matthew Wilcox

Published 1 February 2023, 09:27Updated 1 February 2023, 14:17

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