On February 4, 2026, Freshpet, Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. John O?Connor to serve as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of February 9, 2026 (the ?Effective Date?). Mr. O?Connor, age 45, joins the Company after having previously served as Senior Vice President, Global Commercial Finance of Zoetis Inc. (?Zoetis?), a global animal health company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, in 2025, and as Senior Vice President, US Commercial Finance Lead of Zoetis from 2023 to 2025. He also served as Chief Financial Officer of Thrive Pet Healthcare from 2021 to 2023.
Prior to that he held various roles at Zoetis from 2012 to 2021, including as Senior Vice President and Head, Finance, U.S. Operations from 2020 to 2021 and Senior Vice President, Finance, Investor Relations and Treasury from 2016 to 2020. Upon the commencement of Mr. O?Connor?s employment as Chief Financial Officer on the Effective Date, Mr. Ivan Garcia will step down from his position as Interim Chief Financial Officer but will continue to serve the Company as Senior Vice President, Finance. The Company appreciates Mr. Garcia?s diligent service as Interim Chief Financial Officer and looks forward to his continued support.
John O?Connor joins Freshpet with over 20 years of financial leadership experience, including extensive tenure in animal health and pet care. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Global Commercial Finance at Zoetis, the world?s largest animal health company. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Thrive Pet Healthcare, a leading veterinary services platform, and held senior finance, investor relations, and capital markets roles at Zoetis and Pfizer.
Mr. O?Connor holds a Master of Public Policy Analysis from the College of William & Mary and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the College of William & Mary. He is also a CFA® Charterholder.
Freshpet, Inc. is focused on the development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of pet food products. The Company’s products consist of dog food, cat food and dog treats. The Company’s products are made according to its nutritional philosophy of fresh, meat-based nutrition and minimal processing. Its proprietary recipes include real, fresh meat and varying combinations of vitamin-rich vegetables, leafy greens, and antioxidant-rich fruits, without the use of preservatives or additives. Its products are sold under the Freshpet brand name. The Company sells its products through a network of Company-owned branded refrigerators, Freshpet Fridges. The Company sells its products throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. It sells its products through the classes of retail: grocery (including online), mass, club, pet specialty, natural, and digital. The Company also offer fresh treats across all classes of retail under the Dognation and Dog Joy labels.
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