Ex-Asda joins Pets at Home as Operations Director for retail

Steve Shirley will take responsibility for the pet retailer’s 457 stores across the UK.
Shirley will administer the retail operations and field teams at a moment where Pets at Home continues to expand its holdings nationwide.
He will report to Lisa Miao, Pets at Home’s Chief Operating Officer Retail.
After serving as Vice-President of Wholesale and Convenience for British supermarket chain Asda, Steve Shirley brings over 30 years of experience in retail operations. His expertise includes managing the end-to-end operating model and proposition of Asda Express convenience stores.
He has also served as the Vice-President of Retail Operations at Asda and held other senior positions across the UK.
“I’m very excited to be joining Pets. Not many businesses can provide such a rich offer, combining health, grooming and retail all under one brand,” Shirley said.