Freshpet, Inc. Appoints Timothy McLevish and Joseph E. Scalzo to Its Board of Directors
August 21, 2023 at 08:00 am EDT
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Freshpet, Inc. appointed Timothy McLevish and Joseph E. Scalzo to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. McLevish joins the Board as a Class I director with a term expiring at the Company?s 2024 annual meeting, and Mr. Scalzo joins as a Class II director with a term expiring at the Company?s 2025 annual meeting. In connection with this appointment, Freshpet?s Board has increased from ten to twelve directors, eleven of whom are independent.
Mr. McLevish brings over 20 years of operational and financial leadership experience across multiple industries, including in branded food and retail. Mr. McLevish served as Chief Financial Officer at five public companies including Carrier Corporation, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., Kraft Foods Group, Inc., Ingersoll-Rand Corporation and Mead Corporation. Mr. Scalzo brings over 30 years of operational and leadership experience in the CPG industry, characterized by a proven track record of value creation, including as the Chief Executive Officer of high growth companies Simply Good Foods Company and WhiteWave Foods Inc. Mr. Scalzo also served as a senior executive at leading consumer companies including Dean Foods, The Gillette Company and The Coca-Cola Company.
Freshpet, Inc. is focused on the development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of pet food products. The Companyâs products consist of dog food, cat food and dog treats. The Companyâs 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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