St. Louis, Missouri, United States, November 2025 — Gina Garren has been appointed as Vice President & General Manager, Golden Products Division at Nestlé Purina North America, marking an exciting milestone in her 15-year journey with the company. In her new role, Gina will lead the strategic direction, growth initiatives, and operational performance of the Golden Products Division, reinforcing Purina’s leadership in the pet care industry through innovation, brand excellence, and consumer trust.
Gina has been a driving force at Nestlé Purina North America for more than a decade, advancing through a series of strategic leadership positions. Most recently, she served as Vice President, Head of Market Development, where she oversaw Market Activation, Shopper Marketing, Strategic Revenue Management, Category Leadership, and Retail Innovation & Experience—key functions that shaped the company’s go-to-market strategy across retail channels.
Before that, as Senior Director at Merrick Pet Care, Gina led brand strategy, marketing innovation, and business growth initiatives that strengthened Purina’s premium pet food portfolio. Earlier, as Brand Director for the Golden Products Litter Division, she managed Purina’s $1 billion litter portfolio, developing a robust innovation pipeline, influencing capital strategy, and driving the Tidy Cats brand’s transformation through sharper consumer segmentation and product relevancy.
Gina also played a pivotal role in establishing Purina’s Strategic Revenue Management (SRM) function as Director of Pricing Strategy, where she led the design of pricing frameworks across Purina’s $10 billion portfolio. Her earlier roles as Director of Portfolio Development and Senior Brand Manager showcased her ability to align brand strategy with channel execution, deliver retail-exclusive offerings, and accelerate product innovation.
Prior to her leadership journey at Purina, Gina gained experience in marketing and brand management at Horizon Hobby, where she built her foundation in customer engagement, product positioning, and business analytics—skills that continue to influence her strategic approach today.
About Nestlé Purina North America
Nestlé Purina North America, part of the global Nestlé group, is a pioneer in pet care dedicated to enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. Backed by more than a century of innovation and expertise, Purina’s trusted brands—including Purina ONE®, Pro Plan®, Tidy Cats®, and Merrick®—reflect its commitment to advancing the science of pet nutrition and creating meaningful connections between people and their pets.
With its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, Purina continues to drive growth through purposeful innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. The company’s culture—anchored by values of integrity, passion, and teamwork—empowers its people to listen, lead, and innovate for a better future in pet care.
Read Also : When HR “Produces Nothing”: A Response to Jennifer Sey’s Anti-HR Vision
The Fine Balance: Navigating Work, Life, and Mental Wellbeing
Mind the Leadership Gap – From Learning to Real-World Impact
How the Adecco Group is empowering its employees for the future of work
