Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. announced the evolution of the Executive Leadership Team as a part of the Company's ongoing efforts to simplify decision making, focus on fewer and clearer priorities, and empower the organization to move with greater speed and agility. Chief Stores Officer: As a part of the changes announced, James Roth has been appointed Chief Stores Officer, reporting directly to Interim CEO Mike Mohan. In this role, Roth will lead operations across all Pet Care Centers in the United States and Puerto Rico.

Roth most recently served as Executive Vice President, Stores for Abercrombie & Fitch Co., where he led the stores team across 5 brands, 16 countries and more than 800 stores. He has held numerous senior retail roles during his 20-plus year career. Additionally, Justin Tichy has made the decision to depart the Company, and the Chief Operating Officer role has been eliminated.

Interim Chief Merchant: Shari White has been appointed Interim Chief Merchant, reporting directly to Mike Mohan.  White joined the company six years ago from consumer products company Perrigo, where she served as Director of Sales, Target. She previously served in merchandising and brand management roles at Target and Unilever. The Company will be conducting a comprehensive internal and external search for a permanent Chief Merchant with the support of a leading global executive search firm. Amy College, current Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer will be leaving the Company on August 17, 2024.

Expanding Executive Leadership Team: As a part of the Company's goal to simplify decision making and empower the organization to move with greater speed and agility, the company is expanding the Executive Leadership Team to include: Tim Buckenberger, SVP, Merchandise Planning, Inventory & Supply Chain; Steve Janowiak, VP Digital; Stephen Reyes, SVP, Services; James Roth, Chief Stores Officer and Shari White, Interim Chief Merchant.