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LONDON - Pets at Home Group Plc announced Monday that Chief Financial Officer Mike Iddon will retire in Spring 2026 after nine years with the company. Sarah Pollard has been appointed as his successor, with her exact start date to be confirmed later.
Pollard joins the pet care retailer with significant consumer sector experience, most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer at PZ Cussons Plc since 2021. She previously held finance leadership positions at Birds Eye, Nomad Foods, Unilever, Tesco, PepsiCo, and Diageo.
During Iddon’s tenure since 2016, Pets at Home’s consumer revenues more than doubled to £2.0 billion, and the company returned over £500 million to shareholders, according to the company’s statement.
"Mike will leave next year with our best wishes for a happy and well-deserved retirement," said Ian Burke, Executive Chair of Pets at Home. "I am delighted to welcome Sarah to Pets and she brings with her extensive experience gained in highly competitive consumer sectors."
Iddon will remain in his position until Spring 2026 to ensure a smooth transition. The succession announcement follows what the company described as a comprehensive search process that began several months ago.
Pets at Home operates over 450 pet care centers across the UK, many with veterinary practices and grooming salons. The company also runs more than 440 veterinary general practices in both standalone locations and within its retail centers.
The announcement was made in a regulatory news release issued by the company.
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