US-based seafood producer Atlantic Capes Fisheries (ACF) named Samuel Martin as its new COO Wednesday.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be named COO for ACF. It’s a company that I truly believe in and I am very grateful for the opportunity to work along with CEO Jeff Bolton and the senior management team," said Martin.

Martin, who previously served as vice president of the company's vessel operations, will have direct oversight over the operations of the vertically integrated company, and will report to Atlantic Cape's new CEO Jeff Bolton.