Terry Brown, one of the founding partners of Pedigree Wholesale, has passed away following a short illness.
Brown, alongside his wife Wendy, and co-founders Derek Slater and his wife Carol, founded Pedigree Wholesale in Nottingham in 1972 and saw the company grow into one of the UK’s leading distributors of pet and aquatic products.
He remained a central part of the business throughout his life, and those who worked with him have paid tribute to his drive and business sense as well as his integrity, humility, and down-to-earth approach.
Steve Brown, Terry’s son and chief executive of Specialist Pet Group, said: “My dad was truly passionate about the pet industry and devoted his life to building a business that cared as much about people and pets as it did about performance.
“He taught me the importance of integrity, hard work, and keeping your feet on the ground. His legacy will continue to shape everything we do at Pedigree Wholesale and Specialist Pet Group.”
Details of funeral arrangements will be shared in due course for those who wish to pay their respects.
