Covetrus announces Philip Laskawy as Chairman of the Board alongside Ben Wolin as acting CEO

– USA, ME –  Covetrus (NASDAQ: CVET), a global leader in animal-health technology and services, today announced that Benjamin Shaw has stepped down as the company’s president and CEO and will transition to a strategic advisor to the board.

Benjamin Wolin, who currently serves as the company’s chair of the board, will assume the role of acting CEO and president. Philip A. Laskawy, the board’s lead independent director, will take over as board chair.

“Covetrus offers a compelling and transformative value proposition within the global animal health market, and Benjamin Wolin, with his deep expertise in public company management in the digital healthcare, pharmacy and technology space, is the right leader to help the company successfully focus and execute on its strategy,” Laskawy said.

“We also want to take this opportunity to thank Benjamin Shaw for his contribution as a founder of Vets First Choice and Covetrus. His entrepreneurial spirit and vision helped guide the company to this moment and we look forward to working with him as a strategic advisor.”

About Benjamin Wolin

Wolin has extensive experience with public company leadership, as well as financial and operating expertise. Previously, he was the CEO and co-founder of Everyday Health, Inc., a communications and marketing platform for consumers, doctors and healthcare companies, and a member of its board of directors for 14 years. Through his career, Wolin has demonstrated significant skill and understanding working with manufacturers, specialty products and integrating to technology and services capabilities to drive value for practitioners and manufacturers.

“Through innovation and execution, we will deliver on the significant opportunity provided by our unique animal-health technology and integrated supply chain platform,” Wolin said. “We are taking action to focus and execute on a strategy that will propel this exciting and innovative company into the next phase of its evolution while providing long-term value to our employees, shareholders, customers and partners.”

Today, Wolin is a member of the board of directors of Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. where he serves as the lead independent director of the board, member of the audit committee and chair of the nominating and corporate governance committee. He is also chairman of the board of Rockwell Medical, Inc.

About Covetrus

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We’re bringing together products, services and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine, with more than 5,500 employees, serving over 100,000 customers around the globe.

For more information: https://covetrus.com

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