Appointment

GAPFA appoints new secretary general

The Global Alliance of Pet Food Associations (GAPFA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Sebastian Csaki as its new secretary general, effective immediately.  Csaki will lead GAPFA’s work to improve the health and wellbeing of pets globally through access to safe, nutritious and sustainable pet food. With over 20 years…

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OATA appoints new finance and office manager

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has announced the appointment of Dawn Jones as its new finance and office manager, who will take over from Ray Valovec when he leaves in June. Jones joins from a local accountancy firm where she was personal tax manager and client manager for a…

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Will Young joins Miraculous Meals as co-founder

Will Young, singer-songwriter and a lifelong champion for rescue dogs, has stepped into a new role as co-founder at Miraculous Meals — the dog food brand which donates 50% of all profits to UK dog rescue centres — to help tackle the UK dog rescue crisis.  Young  joins Miraculous Meals’…

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Mars appoints new global People and Organisation VP

Mars has named Helio Fujita as Global People and Organisation VP for its pet health, services, and nutrition business. Fujita, who will join the business in July, will lead the people and organisation function for the $30bn+ (£23.22bn) petcare business, reporting to Loïc Moutault, president of Mars Petcare. Fujita has…

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AlphaPet Ventures appoints two to advisory board

AlphaPet Ventures, Europe’s digital brand platform for pet food, has expanded its advisory board by appointing two experienced industry experts: Dr. Mischa Ritter and Stefan Pfannmöller. The news comes after it acquired JR Pet Products, the premium brand of natural chews and treats for dogs in the UK. AlphaPet’s portfolio…

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Kennelpak announces leadership changes to continue strategic growth

Following a record-breaking year and the most successful period in its fifty-year history, Kennelpak, the trusted pet specialist wholesaler, brand owner and distributor, today announces a series of strategic leadership changes that position the company for the next phase of growth. Claire Bayliss, who has served as CEO of Kennelpak…

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BEVA appoints Bruce Bladon as president

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has appointed Bruce Bladon, clinical director at Donnington Grove Equine Vets, as president at its annual congress in Liverpool.  He will continue in his position at Donnington Grove, where he has spent the majority of his veterinary career, while taking on his new responsibilities…

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OATA appoints five new board directors

OATA has appointed five new directors to its board at the trade association’s annual general meeting which was held on 1 November. Ben Bowles, of Pets at Home, Paul Hughes, of Advanced Aquarium Consulting, Phil Jones of Kingston Koi Company, Max Pedley of Ornamental Aquatics Wholesale, and Maurits van de…

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Johnson’s appoints new assistant finance manager

Johnson’s Veterinary Products has announced the appointment of Jonathon Gwynn as assistant finance manager. Gwynn, who is the son of current Johnson’s managing director Paul Gwynn, was invited to join the business personally by former chairman David Johnson. He has been appointed as Johnson’s continues to place emphasis on the…

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Vafo Praha appoints new marketing director

European pet food producer Vafo Praha has appointed Jan Brejcha as its new marketing director. Brejcha is an experienced marketing leader, who throughout his career at both the local and international levels has helped boost the equity, market share, and financial results of a number of important brands in FMCG.…

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