Group 1 - Central Garden & Pet Company appointed Kay M. Schwichtenberg to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2026, bringing over 40 years of experience in the animal health industry, including 29 years with Central [1] - Schwichtenberg previously served as Executive Vice President of Animal & Public Health at Central until her retirement in February 2023, and held various senior leadership roles within the company [1] - The Chairman of the Board, Bill Brown, expressed confidence that Schwichtenberg's leadership experience and understanding of the business will contribute to the company's focus on growth, innovation, and long-term value creation [1] Group 2 - Central Garden & Pet Company reported fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, indicating strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities [1] - The company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people primarily across North America [1] - Central Garden & Pet is recognized as a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, with a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands [1]
Central Garden & Pet Announces Kay M. Schwichtenberg as New Director