ST.
CHARLES, Mo., July 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Royal Canin, one of the billion-dollar brands of
Mars, Incorporated, is pleased to announce Heather Pasquale as the General Manager
of the U.S. Vet Business Unit for Royal Canin North
America, effective July 1,
2024. Heather succeeds Jean-Lin
Pelatan who was named General Manager, Global
Business-to-Business Platform at the Royal Canin global
headquarters in Aimargues, France. She will serve as a member
of the Royal Canin North America Leadership Team.
Heather joined Mars in 2017, where she gained experience across
the veterinary industry as she led a region of nearly 200 hospitals
for Banfield Pet Hospital. She joined Royal Canin in 2022,
leading Vetsource International, where she developed an independent
vet pharmacy online derived from the Vetsource U.S. model and
deployed it in new markets.
Prior to these positions, Heather held multiple roles of
increasing responsibility, ranging from Registered Pharmacist to
Regional Healthcare Manager, District Manager and Regional Sales
Manager with CVS Health, managing up to $1.5
billion in sales.
"Our business and our partners will benefit greatly under
Heather's leadership, which will leverage her vast experience
across the veterinary industry both regionally and globally.
She not only understands our current business and industry, but she
has a keen understanding of future trends and will help our
customers prepare for upcoming needs in pet care. Heather is
committed to making A Better World for Pets and the veterinary
industry as a whole," according to Daryn
Brown, Regional President Royal Canin North America.
In her new role, Heather will be responsible for growing the
Royal Canin North America veterinary business by strengthening
relationships with veterinary customers, expanding product
offerings, and providing educational opportunities for veterinary
partners.
Heather shared, "I could not be more excited to join the Royal
Canin North America team, specifically to lead the Vet Business
Unit for the U.S. I am confident my experiences across Mars
and those roles prior to joining Mars prepared me for this great
honor and challenge. With the amazing team already in place,
I know we are going to make a tremendous impact on pets and the
people who care for them."
Heather holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Albany College of Pharmacy. She will be
based out of Newark, NJ, with her
husband Christopher, their Golden Retriever, Quinn-Henri, and their
cat, KK.
About Royal Canin USA
Royal Canin USA, a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, is a
leader in science-based cat and dog health nutrition. Founded by a
veterinarian in 1968, Royal Canin has more than 50 years of
experience in delivering individualized nutritional solutions. In
collaboration with an expert team of nutritionists, breeders and
veterinarians from around the world, Royal Canin places cats and
dogs at the central point of the innovation process. The Royal
Canin product line offers a range of diets based on size, age,
breed, lifestyle and therapeutic requirements. Royal Canin diets
are available at veterinary hospitals and pet specialty stores
nationwide. To learn more about Royal Canin, visit
www.royalcanin.com and "LIKE" us on Facebook at Royal
Canin - Home | Facebook.
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