San Diego, California, United States, November 2024 – Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOOF) has announced the appointment of Joe Venezia as Chief Revenue Officer, effective mid-November. Reporting to Joel Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, Venezia will oversee key growth areas, including pet care centers, veterinary services, real estate, and customer success capabilities, while driving integrated strategies to enhance the customer experience.
“Joe is a proven sales and retail executive with an impressive track record of delivering results,” said Joel Anderson, Chief Executive Officer. “Over the course of his career, he has demonstrated the ability to mobilize teams to achieve sales and profit goals, and I’m confident his extensive operational and commercial experience will be instrumental in our long-term success.”
“Petco has a strong brand and a highly differentiated footprint with a significant opportunity to drive profitable growth,” said Joe Venezia. “I look forward to working with Joel, the rest of the executive leadership team and all of our Petco partners as we focus on improving our performance to create lasting value for our customers and shareholders.”
Venezia brings over 25 years of retail experience to Petco. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Stores at Michaels, overseeing operations in the U.S. and Canada. He has also held leadership roles at Bridgestone Retail Operations, Toys “R” Us, Walmart, and Procter & Gamble.
About Petco, The Health + Wellness Co.
Founded in 1965, Petco is a health and wellness company dedicated to improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and its partners. With over 1,500 pet care centers across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, Petco offers a comprehensive ecosystem of pet health and wellness products and services, including grooming, training, veterinary care, and adoption initiatives. Through partnerships with local animal welfare groups and in collaboration with Petco Love, the company has facilitated nearly 7 million pet adoptions. Learn more at petco.com.
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