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    Joel D. Anderson

    Chief Executive Officer at Petco Health and Wellness Company Inc
    Since July 29, 2024
    Age
    59 years
    Education
    Holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and speech communications from Saint Olaf College.
    Tenure
    Started as Chief Executive Officer at Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) on July 29, 2024, and joined the Board of Directors on the same date.

    Also at Petco Health and Wellness Company Inc

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    Brian LaRose
    Chief Financial Officer
    GI
    Giovanni Insana
    Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
    HM
    Holly May
    Chief Human Resources Officer

    About

    Joel D. Anderson was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer at Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF) on July 29, 2024, marking the beginning of his leadership in steering the company towards future growth.

    With over 30 years of experience in the retail industry, he has held significant roles at various prominent companies, including Five Below, Walmart.com, Lenox Group, Inc., and Toys "R" Us. His tenure at these organizations is noted for driving operational excellence, expanding business operations, and creating substantial shareholder value through strategic leadership.

    Personally, Anderson brings a wealth of expertise and a disciplined operational approach to his role. His strong educational foundation and decades of executive experience underscore his commitment to not only improving financial performance but also fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

    $WOOF Performance Under Joel D. Anderson

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Five Below, Inc.President and Chief Executive OfficerFeb 2015 - July 16, 2024Expanded store count from 366 to over 1,500, launched its eCommerce site, and drove revenue growth from $500M to over $3.5B
    Five Below, Inc.President and Chief Operating OfficerJuly 2014 - January 2015Served in a leadership role prior to being promoted to CEO
    Walmart.comPresident and Chief Executive Officer2011 - 2014Led the multi-billion dollar dot com business unit
    Walmart.comDivisional Senior Vice President of the Northern Plains division2010 - 2011Oversaw over 100,000 associates and more than $25B in annual sales
    Lenox Group, Inc.PresidentN/ALed the retail and direct business units
    Toys "R" Us Inc.Various Executive Positions14-year periodHeld executive roles over a 14-year period

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Sprouts Farmers MarketDirector; Member of Audit and Compensation CommitteesN/ACurrently serving as director and as a member of the audit and compensation committees