Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. announced the appointment of three new leaders to its executive team. Sabrina Simmons was named Chief Financial Officer, Michael Romanko was appointed Chief Customer and Product Officer, and Jack Stout was officially appointed Chief Merchandising Officer. These appointments are intended to accelerate operational improvement and position the business for a faster return to profitable growth.
Sabrina Simmons, who previously served on Petco's Board of Directors and as Audit Chair since 2021, brings over 20 years of executive-level financial experience, including as EVP and CFO of Gap, Inc. Michael Romanko, with a background in product development and branding, will oversee marketing, customer insights, product development, global sourcing, and owned brands. Jack Stout, who had been serving as Interim Chief Merchandising Officer since July 2024, will continue to lead global merchandise planning and strategy.
These leadership changes follow other executive hires in 2024, including Glenn Murphy as Executive Chairman, Joel Anderson as Chief Executive Officer, and Joe Venezia as Chief Revenue Officer. Brian LaRose, the former CFO, is expected to remain in an advisory role until April 30, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition. The company states these appointments bring robust retail expertise to strengthen retail fundamentals and drive profit improvement.
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