StarKist Co. President & CEO to attend Flag Day

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StarKist Co. today confirmed that Andrew Choe, President & CEO at StarKist Co., will visit American Samoa this week. Choe will spend time with the StarKist Samoa leadership team and will participate in the 2019 Flag Day celebration.

“It is always an honor to be in American Samoa, especially for this year’s Flag Day festivities,” said Choe. “I am looking forward to a productive time with our StarKist Samoa leadership team and employees and appreciate the opportunity to show our gratitude to local leaders, both in government and business, for their ongoing support.”

StarKist Samoa is a proud sponsor of this year’s Flag Day, whose theme is  “Prepare our Youth for Future Challenges”.

Nearly 2,000 StarKist Samoa employees will be marching in the Flag Day parade and will be joined by the StarKist Samoa Management Team, as well as Senior Leadership from StarKist’s Corporate Office in Pittsburgh, Pa. “StarKist Samoa has been a proud member of the American Samoan community for 56 years, and I am so pleased to celebrate the 119th Flag Day celebration with our employees,” said Choe.

In addition to Choe’s work with StarKist Samoa, the visit is also an opportunity to discuss critical issues that are impacting StarKist’s business in American Samoa.

There are many issues working against American Samoa, but StarKist remains committed to working with governor Lolo  Moliga, Congresswoman Amata Radewagen, Senate , President Gaoteote Tofau and House Speaker Savali Ale, and the people of American Samoa to ensure a globally competitive and viable economic environment for conducting business in the territory.