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PetSmart CFO holds the fort as CEO steps down

October 2, 20245 min

PetSmart LLC, a well-known retailer offering products, services, and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets, announced on Monday that J.K. Symancyk had stepped down as president, chief executive officer, and board member with immediate effect. Alan Schnaid, who has been the company’s executive vice-president and chief financial officer since 2017, has taken over as interim president and chief executive officer until a successor is in place. The company said in a release that the...

by Staff Reporter

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Wu heads VCA Animal Hospitals as Lavender takes up transformation at Mars Veterinary Health

May 8, 20246 min

VCA Animal Hospitals, a global leader in comprehensive veterinary services and part of Mars Veterinary Health, has announced the appointment of Patty Wu as president effective this month. Wu succeeds Todd Lavender, DVM, who, after 20 years at VCA, becomes chief transformation officer at Mars Veterinary Health. “I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Dr Lavender for many years, and throughout this time, he has encouraged our teams to lead in medical quality, spread the...

by Staff Reporter

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Paul Tonnesen appointed CEO at Petmate, succeeds Alice Tillett

May 1, 20244 min

Paul Tonnesen has been named chief executive officer of Petmate, a leading supplier and manufacturer of pet products in the USA. He takes over from Alice Tillett, who led the company through a decade of strong growth. Tillett will stay on in a consulting capacity to ensure a smooth transition, the company based in Arlington, Texas, said in a press release on Tuesday. Tonnesen, previously chief executive officer of Oregon Tool and group global president...