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Mikko Forsström, currently based in Dubai, will oversee category development and assortment strategy at the German pet retailer.

Senior executives across retail, pet food and animal health have been appointed to new roles as players adjust their management structures.

The latest appointments in the region span finance, supply chain, marketing and general management roles. GlobalPETS has the details.

Major players, including Petco, Freshpet, Central Garden & Pet and Pets at Home, appointed executives this year.

Weakness in the retail consumer segment continues to weigh on the company’s overall performance in the last quarter.

Mars Petcare, Tom&Co, Pet Valu and other companies ring in 2026 with key executive changes.

Marc Carena brings extensive FMCG and retail experience to the company’s largest business segment.

Following a merger process lasting nearly 2 years, the companies begin joint operations in 2026 under new management and listing on the stock market.

Leading pet players, including Pets at Home, Musti, Fressnapf, Tom&Co and zooplus, have recently announced new executives.

The pet retailer group reinforces the management team to support its ambition to grow as Europe’s leading omnichannel pet retailer.