Moves at the top of pet products chain

CHESHIRE-based pet products retailer Pets at Home has appointed Ian Kellett as its chief executive.

Kellett will take up his post on April 4 following the resignation of Nick Wood who will remain with the group in an advisory role until July 1.

Kellett has been a member of the group’s board for the last 10 years fulfilling the roles of chief financial officer and latterly the role of chief executive of the retail division.
 
Over this time, he has steered the business through continuous growth, played a pivotal role in the IPO and the expansion of our veterinary services with the acquisition of Vets4Pets.
 
Meanwhile, Peter Pritchard is promoted from his role of chief operating officer in the retail division to its CEO.  Sally Hopson remains chief executive of the services division and Louise Stonier as group legal director and company secretary.

Graeme Jenkins will join the Group as chief fnancial officer on April 4.