Pets At Home Group Plc Appointment of CEO (4808N)
June 01 2022 - 2:01AM
UK Regulatory
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Pets At Home Group Plc
01 June 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 1 JUNE 2022
Pets at Home Group Plc: APPOINTMENT OF CEO
Pets at Home Group Plc, the UK's leading pet care business, is
pleased to announce the appointment of Lyssa McGowan as Group Chief
Executive Officer with effect from 1 June 2022. Lyssa was appointed
to the Board as CEO Designate on 25 April 2022.
Lyssa succeeds Peter Pritchard, who after eleven years at Pets
at Home announced his intention in November 2021 to step down from
his role, and has remained with the business to ensure a seamless
transition. Peter resigned as a director of the Company on 31 May
2022.
Ian Burke, Chairman of Pets at Home, commented:
"Pets at Home has thrived under Peter's leadership. In the four
years since his appointment as CEO, its share of the pet care
market has grown significantly, and his strategy to leverage the
Group's capabilities, bringing together joint venture veterinary
services, grooming, product, multi-channel, and subscriptions has
transformed the business into the UK's market leading omnichannel
pet care provider focused on serving the needs of the pet
owner.
"On behalf of the Board and colleagues across the Group, I would
like to thank Peter for his tireless work and dedication as CEO of
Pets at Home. His leadership has given the business a firm
foundation for growth long into the future, and he leaves with our
very best wishes.
"I have no doubt that Pets at Home will continue to create value
for all stakeholders under Lyssa's stewardship, and I look forward
to supporting her and her Executive Management Team as they lead
the business through its next phase of growth."
Lyssa McGowan, CEO, commented:
"Having spent the past six weeks working across all parts of the
business, I have witnessed first hand the passion, dedication and
expertise of all our colleagues and Partners in making life better
for pets and the people who love them.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Peter for his
great leadership of this fantastic business and his support and
guidance through the recent transition. He leaves the business in
excellent shape and with a strong purpose-led culture that
underpins its success. I am excited to work with the Board and
Executive Management Team to continue building the best pet care
business in the world."
This disclosure is given in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11.
There is no further information to be disclosed under paragraph
9.6.13R of the Listing Rules.
Enquiries
Pets at Home Group Plc:
Lucy Williams, Company Secretary
+44 (0)161 468 6688
Investor Relations/Media Enquiries
Pets at Home Group Plc:
Roger Tejwani, Director of Investor Relations & External
Communication
+44 (0)1279 927022
About Pets at Home
Pets at Home Group Plc is the UK's leading pet care business;
our commitment is to make sure pets and their owners get the very
best advice, products and care. Pet products are available online
or from our 457 stores, many of which also have vet practices and
grooming salons. Pets at Home also operates a UK leading small
animal veterinary business, with 443 First Opinion practices
located both in our stores and in standalone locations. For more
information visit: http://investors.petsathome.com/
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