Nueva Pescanova appointed Jean-Luc Poincot as new country manager in France, the company said Tuesday.

Poincot has 25 years experience in leading roles in the food industry both in retail and wholesale businesses.

This appointment chimes with the company's aim to grow its presence in the French market, as part of its strategic plan 2016-2020, the group said.

France will be one of Nueva Pescanova's 'Big 5,' a group of countries on which the company plans to focus going forward, which also include Spain, Portugal, Italy and the United States.

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