Morrisons named Amy Austin as its new category director for seafood, a spokesperson at the UK retailer told IntraFish.

Austin started in her new role on Jan. 30. She was previously category manager for red meat -- a position she held since July last year.

Prior to joining Morrisons, Austin was senior buying manager prepacked fish and fish counters at UK retail chain Asda, according to her LinkedIn profile.

Huw Thomas, former fisheries and aquaculture manager at Morrisons, announced his departure from the retailer in September to join NGO Pew Charitable Trusts.

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