Pilar Cruz, president and group leader for Cargill Aqua Nutrition, was promoted to chief sustainability officer for parent group Cargill, the company announced Thursday.

Cargill is currently seeking a new candidate to replace Cruz as president of Cargill Aqua Nutrition as her new position is a stand-alone role, the company confirmed for IntraFish.

In her new role, Cruz will lead the company's sustainability, corporate responsibility and global communications functions.