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Benebone appoints European strategy chief

David Rees — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:55:11 +0000

US-based chew toy brand Benebone has appointed Lionel Arous as Head of European Strategy & Sales. The appointment reflects Benebone’s intention to build a focused distribution network, supported through practical, strategic and operational expertise, to help create growth in European markets. In his new role, Arous will work closely with Benebone’s European distributors to strengthen [...]

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Therapy Dogs Nationwide appoints new trustees

David Rees — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:05:04 +0000

Therapy Dogs Nationwide has appointed two new trustees. The charity, which works with temperament-tested dogs to provide comfort, companionship and therapeutic support to people in need, has appointed entrepreneur Juliet Barratt and Katie Foster to the board of trustees. Barratt is the co-founder and former chief marketing officer of the Grenade snack brand, which was [...]

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CSJ recruits new regional sales manager

David Rees — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:58:48 +0000

Laura Peakman has joined natural pet food company CSJ as Regional Sales Manager. Peakman has spent the past 10 years as area sales manager for West Midlands and Wales for Roger Skinner Ltd, and previously managed a boarding kennel for pet and working dogs. She said: “I’m extremely excited to be joining the CSJ family [...]

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Hill’s Pet Nutrition makes new leadership appointment

David Rees — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:02:34 +0000

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has appointed Amalia Londono as executive vice president of End-to-End Supply Chain for the pet care company, a division of Colgate-Palmolive (CP). Londono has over 25 years of supply chain experience at CP, and in her new role will lead a transformation of Hill’s global supply chain system, which includes 12 manufacturing [...]

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Jollyes makes two senior appointments

David Rees — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:10:19 +0000

Retailer Jollyes Pets has confirmed two senior appointments to its leadership team. Joining the group as its new chief marketing officer is Sean McGinty, who is taking direct responsibility for customer, marketing and Jollyes’ digital and loyalty proposition. McGinty joined the business in October after three years as marketing director at Dunelm and, prior to that, four years [...]

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New directors join OATA Board

David Rees — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:48:53 +0000

Two new directors have joined the board of the Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) Kevin Barton, of ALF Aquatic Distribution Ltd, has returned to the Board after a few years away, and the Revd David Walker, of Birley Moor Aquatics Centre in Sheffield, also joins the 14 other voluntary Directors who make up the OATA [...]

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Marc Carena appointed new global president of Mars Petcare

David Rees — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:15:05 +0000

Mars Inc has appointed Marc Carena as the new Global President for its $30bn Petcare business. Carena joined Mars in 2022 as Regional President for Mars Snacking Europe, Central Eurasia & International Travel Retail, covering 55 markets, following senior leadership roles at Nestlé, McDonald’s and Metro Group. He succeeds Loïc Moutault, who concludes a 30-year career with Mars. Poul [...]

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Chris Whatling appointed Ambassador for Birmingham Dogs Home

David Rees — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:15:45 +0000

Chris Whatling, managing director and co-founder of The Animal People Recruitment Company, has been appointed as an Ambassador for Birmingham Dogs Home (BDH). Whatling has spent the majority of his career in the recruitment industry specialising in roles that directly support animal welfare. His connection with BDH started during a volunteer day with his team, [...]

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Pets At Home chooses new Chief Executive Officer

David Rees — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:46:28 +0000

Pets at Home has appointed James Bailey, most recently managing director of Waitrose, as its new CEO. Bailey held the position of managing director at the supermarket chain for more than five years from April 2020, leading the group through the Covid lockdown period and relaunching Waitorse.com following the retailer’s exit from the Ocado platform. [...]

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New CEO for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

David Rees — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:36:37 +0000

The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has appointed Amelia Morgan as its new chief executive. Morgan brings more than 20 years of leadership experience from the charity and public sectors, including senior roles at Venture Trust, Yorkshire Universities and Scottish Canals. She joins the organisation at a key moment as the charity faces unprecedented demand [...]

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