It has been announced today that Ian Kellett will become Pets at Home’s new chief executive officer from the 4th April, replacing Nick Wood who has resigned. Mr Wood will remain with the company until 1st July to ensure a smooth transition.

For the past 10 years, Mr Kellett has been a member of the board and held positions such as chief executive officer of the retail division and chief financial officer, leading the business through the expansion of the veterinary service and continuous growth.

The company has also announced that Peter Pritchard has been promoted to chief executive officer of the retail division from chief operating officer.
Tony DeNunzio, chairman, said: "I am delighted that Ian is succeeding Nick as CEO, having seen them work together so successfully over the past four years on the strategic development of the group.

His appointment is consistent with the succession plan the board set out when Ian was appointed last year as CEO of the retail division, and with the appointment of Graeme Jenkins as CFO.

“Ian has a strong vision for the group based on his experience over ten years with Pets at Home in both financial and operational roles and I am confident he will continue to provide excellent leadership to the group.

"I would like to thank Nick for steering the business so capably over the past four years, particularly in overseeing the group's IPO in 2014. On behalf of the board, I wish him well as he takes a break from business life to spend time with his family."

Ian Kellett commented: "Pets at Home is a special business whose success is founded on its many thousands of talented colleagues who, together with our customers, share a love of pets. I look forward to leading our amazing team as the business enters the next exciting stage of its development."