– USA, FL – PetMed Express, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETS) today announced the appointment of Diana Garvis Purcel to its Board as an independent director, effective April 4, 2022, bringing to the board a significant financial, strategy, and governance experience as a CFO in numerous public and private entities.
“I’m delighted to welcome Diana Purcel to the Board. Diana’s expertise and experience will be invaluable to the Company as we continue to execute our transition strategies and position the Company for continued success,” said Board Chairman, Dr. Gian Fulgoni.
Ms. Purcel will join the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.
About Diana Garvis Purcel
Diana Purcel has 20 years of experience as CFO, including 17 years with publicly traded companies. Ms. Purcel currently serves on the Board of Directors of Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: OPTT) as Chair of the Audit Committee and serves on the Board of the Animal Humane Society as Chair of the Finance Committee. She previously served on the Board of Directors for Now Boarding and the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance, including as Chair of its Audit Committee. She has served as EVP and CFO for iMedia Brands, Inc. (formerly Evine Live, Inc.), and as CFO for Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, LLC. From 2003 until 2014, Ms. Purcel served as CFO, CAO, and Corporate Secretary for Famous Hospitality, Inc. (formerly Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.), which franchised and operated a casual dining restaurant chain in over 35 states. Before that, she served as CFO and CAO for Paper Warehouse, Inc., and has worked with Arthur Andersen & Co., Target Corporation, and other companies.
“I’m excited to join the PetMeds’ Board at such a pivotal time in its transformation. I look forward to bringing my experience and working alongside my fellow board members and management as the company moves into its next stage of growth and success,” commented Ms. Purcel.
Ms. Purcel obtained her Master’s in Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas, and her Bachelor of Science in Management, with a concentration in accounting, from Tulane University, and is a certified public accountant.
About PetMed Express
Founded in 1996, PetMed Express is America’s Most Trusted Pet Pharmacy, providing prescription and non-prescription pet medications and other health products for dogs, cats, and horses at competitive prices direct to the consumer through its website and its 1-800-PetMeds toll-free number.
For more information: https://www.1800petmeds.com
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