Petco has appointed Holly May as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective 4 February 2024.
In her new role, May will be responsible for driving an HR strategy “that delivers profitable growth and outstanding performance.”
Commenting on the appointment, Petco CEO Ron Coughlin says, “Holly brings an impressive track record of driving comprehensive HR strategies that align with business objectives and deliver transformational growth.”
She will be based at Petco’s National Support Center in San Diego.
More than 20 years of experience
With more than 2 decades of experience working in human resources, May joins the retailer from pharmacy retail giant Walgreens Boots Alliance, where she served as Executive Vice president and Global CHRO for just over 2 years.
Her previous experience includes leadership roles at several global firms, including Starbucks, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Visa, among others.
May graduated from Wellesley College and earned her Master of Finance from Tulane University.
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