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German vet start-up Filu Vet closes €5 million investment
The company discusses with GlobalPETS where it plans to allocate the new capital.

From profit to loss: Chewy’s Q3 in a nutshell
The online pet retailer increased sales by 8.2% but slightly reduced its full-year guidance.

JAB Holdings reshuffles management team
Current CEO Olivier Goudet is stepping down and will be replaced by Joachim Creus.

Independence Pet Group raises $55.6 million
The American pet insurance firm aims to use the investment to grow the business further.

Mars Petcare hires former IKEA VP to lead its digital strategy
Christoph Heyn played an active role in the omnichannel transformation of the Swedish multinational.

Mars Petcare hires marketing guru to build brand and consumer experience
Najoh Tita-Reid will lead the newly created role of Chief Brand & Experience Officer (CBExO).

CVS Group reports strong yearly earnings while eyeing future growth
The UK veterinary group announces 7.3% revenue growth in a year.

New round of C-suite appointments
Key leadership changes unfold as Central Garden & Pet, Woof and Brew, Himalayan Pet Supply, Independence Pet Group, a

Good Dog Food appoints new board director
Ex-government official Henry Dimbleby will spearhead the cultivated meat company’s growth strategy.

Purina launches new Eastern European division
Jean Grunenwald has been appointed to lead the section from 1 October 2023.

New round of CFO appointments
Better Choice Company and Pet Food Express appoint new Chief Financial Officers.

Chewy’s CFO Mario Marte retires
Marte co-led the retailer’s initial public offering in 2019.

This is the new Chief Operating Officer at Zooplus
Supply chain expert Joost Bous will be key in the company’s growth plans.

Darling Ingredients names new strategy leader
Robert Day has 30 years of experience under his belt, specializing in agriculture.

Pet food industry welcomes new USDA appointment
Xochitl Torres Small is the new Deputy Secretary of the government body.

An energy expert to lead the future of insect farming
French firm Ÿnsect has appointed Shankar Krishnamoorthy as its new CEO

New management roles at Freshpet
The American pet food company wants to improve profitability and growth with the new hires.

Aussie’s leading bank to grant paid pet bereavement leave to staff
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia will offer 2 days of paid leave if a pet dies.

Ex-Asda joins Pets at Home as Operations Director for retail
Steve Shirley will take responsibility for the pet retailer’s 457 stores across the UK.

Zooplus strengthens leadership team to expand its European footprint
The German online pet retailer appoints 2 new members to its Executive Committee.