NEWS 94 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE March 2024 Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. announced the appointment of Holly May as chief human resources officer (CHRO). In this role, May is responsible for driving an HR strategy that delivers profitable growth and outstanding performance, and is grounded in Petco's mission to improve lives for pets, pet parents and Petco partners. "Our knowledgeable and passionate partners (employees) are Petco's most valuable asset and differentiator — everything we do begins with their expertise and ability to deliver hands-on pet care," said Ron Coughlin, CEO of Petco. "Holly brings an impressive track record of driving comprehensive HR strategies that align with business objectives and deliver transformational growth. On behalf of the entire Petco leadership team, we look forward to working alongside her to continue supporting our 29,000 purpose-driven partners." May brings extensive expertise, and two decades of experience in human resources building innovative programs, policies and practices. She is a passionate supporter of fair and progressive HR policies, mental health and fostering inclusive workplaces that care for team members as whole people, according to Petco. Read more>> Petco names Holly May as CHRO Holly May Alltech will be continuing its partnership with the Women in Food & Agriculture (WFA)’s Mentorship Program. Applications are now open for new mentors of any gender and for female mentees from across the global food and agriculture sector. The company emphasizes that the free-tojoin program, now in its fourth year, is dedicated to supporting women across the global food and agriculture sector by providing invaluable mentorship opportunities and has proven to be a beacon of support for women seeking guidance, advice and networking opportunities in their careers. Findings from the WFA survey and ongoing feedback from all levels of the food and agriculture sector consistently suggest that a hurdle to greater success for women in the global agri-food industry is a lack of mentorship opportunities. To tackle this issue, WFA launched its Mentorship Program. WFA matches applicants based on their preferences, which can include gender of mentor, areas of expertise, language and industry sector, and offers opportunities for women in food and agriculture to develop meaningful industry connections. Since the inception of the program, WFA has received an overwhelming response, with 3,051 applications from individuals seeking mentorship and 1,691 industry professionals offering their mentorship s ervices. The company expressed that this remarkable level of engagement underscores the program's significance in addressing the need for mentorship opportunities within the food and agriculture sector. “Our partnership with the Women in Food & Agriculture mentorship program is an investment not only in the lives of women, but in the future of agriculture as the industry most integral to the nourishment and vitality of our planet,” said Dr. Mark Lyons, President and CEO of Alltech. Read more>> Alltech to continue partnership with WFA Mentorship Program
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