Directorate Change

Pets At Home Group Plc

03 June 2024

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3 June 2024

Pets at Home Group Plc: Directorate Change

Pets at Home Group plc, the UK's leading pet care business, announces a change to its Board of Directors with the appointment of a new independent Non-Executive Director.

Garret Turley will be appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 12 July 2024.

On appointment to the Board, Garret will also become a member of the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee and will chair the ESG Committee.

Garret is a qualified veterinarian who co-founded and built Pet Doctors, after which he transitioned into private equity at Bridges Ventures where his focus was on health and education investments. Garret then joined August Equity as a Partner, where his role focused on the healthcare, social care and education sectors through strategic investments. Garret has significant board experience and currently chairs a privately owned social care business Koala Care, is a Non- Executive Director at Dunrogan on a family office board in his native Northern Ireland and chairs Blackrose, a boutique corporate advisory house.

Ian Burke, Chair of Pets at Home, commented:

"On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Garret Turley to Pets at Home Group plc. Garret has excellent experience in the veterinary sector and will bring strong strategic knowledge in this area, which continues to be a key part of the group's strategy. The directors and I look forward to Garret joining in July."

This disclosure is given in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11.

Enquiries

Pets at Home Group Plc:                                                    

Lesley Lazenby, Company Secretary

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Investor Relations/Media Enquiries
Pets at Home Group Plc:                                                    

Andrew Porteous, Director of Investor Relations
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Natalie Cullington, Head of Media & Corporate Affairs
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About Pets At Home

Pets at Home Group Plc is the UK's leading pet care business, providing pets and their owners with the very best advice, products and care. Pet products are available online or from over 450 pet care centres, many of which also have vet practices and grooming salons. The Group also operates a leading small animal veterinary business, with over 440 veterinary general practices located both in our pet care centres and in standalone locations. For more information visit: https://www.petsathomeplc.com/

 

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