Alanna McDonald, from L’Oréal to president of Mars Pet Nutrition North America
She started her new role this week with the commitment to drive “continued innovation” in the pet food category.
McDonald will also be responsible for the entire Mars Pet Nutrition North America portfolio.
“Alanna is a proven leader who brings a strong global perspective on what consumers want and what retailers need. She understands the massive potential of a well-placed digital experience – positioning us to meet the evolving needs of pet parents for years to come,” said Ikdeep Singh, Global President at Mars Pet Nutrition.
Before joining the pet food brand, she performed various general management roles in beauty brands across the US and Canada. Most recently, she was President of Maybelline New York, Garnier, and Essie at L‘Oréal Group.
McDonald also spent 17 years at Procter & Gamble, working in China, Hong Kong, Canada, and the US in a variety of roles focused on category leadership, sales, and marketing/brand management.