Pets At Home Group appoints Paul Moody to Board as Non-Executive Director

– UK – Pets at Home Group plc today announces that Paul Moody has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect.

Mr Moody, 56, brings with him a wealth of experience in FMCG and food and beverage industries, having spent seventeen years at Britvic plc, including the last eight years as Chief Executive. Mr Moody played a key role in the growth and development of the business, including the successful IPO in 2005 and rapid expansion of Britvic’s brands in the UK and internationally. Since 2013, Mr Moody has been Chief Executive of Food Freshness Technology, a high tech innovations company focused on delivering comprehensive solutions for food freshness. In addition, Mr Moody currently serves on the Board of Johnson Service Group as a Non-Executive Director and will be appointed as Non-Executive Chairman from May 1st 2014.

Mr Moody has held multiple posts in the food and beverage sector and was President of British Soft Drinks Association from 2007 to 2009. Between 1987 and 1994 he worked at Pedigree Pet Foods, Mars, in various roles including latterly National Field Sales Manager, responsible for sales teams focused on Grocery, Impulse and Specialist Pet Trade.

Tony DeNunzio, Chairman commented: “Paul’s background and extensive experience and understanding of brand, marketing and consumer dynamics will be particularly useful as we continue to expand and grow Pets at Home. He has a strong track record in consumer-facing industries and will be a valuable addition to our Board following our successful IPO.”

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