W.F. Young adds 3 key positions to support continued growth
In its 130th year in business, the animal health company hires 3 key leaders for critical roles that will drive and support its growth.
Andy Leebrick
Andy Leebrick joins W.F. Young in the newly created position of Chief Revenue Officer. He is a key addition to the executive leadership team. Leebrick joins W.F. Young with over 30 years in the pet specialty and consumer products industries including pivotal roles at Safeway and General Mills. Andy has spent the last 8 years focused on pet growth at KONG Company as Vice President of Global Product & Sales Development.
Jaime McKinley, President for W.F. Young states, “We are so excited for Andy’s leadership as he is exceptionally skilled to accelerate our strategic growth and product portfolio. Andy has a proven track record of building customer and partner relationships across the globe, and we are thrilled to share a mutual passion for improving the lives of animals.”
Dale Kiefer
Dale Kiefer joins as Vice President of Operations as the company prepares for the retirement of William Bradford from the current role. Dale is a highly experienced supply chain professional in the international, CPG, and human health supplement business arenas and has held critical roles at Edgewell and Timex. Most recently, he served as the Director of Contract Manufacturing and Procurement at i-Health/DSM.
John Williams
John Williams joins W.F. Young in the newly created position of Director of Digital Marketing and will add thought leadership and tactical expertise to the expanding digital and eCommerce teams at the company. He will be responsible for growing the reach, engagement, and loyalty for the company’s iconic brands and driving revenue growth across W.F. Young’s digital channels. John brings over 15 years of digital marketing experience to the team including key roles at Farmer’s Insurance Group, CDK Global (where he worked with General Motors), Moneytree, and Hanapin/Brainlabs.