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Royal Canin Partners with Uber Pet and Cat Advocate Hannah Shaw for Annual 'Take Your Cat to the Vet' Campaign

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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ST. CHARLES, Mo., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ROYAL CANIN® U.S., a division of Mars, Incorporated and leader in pet health nutrition, is partnering with Uber Pet and Kitten Lady Hannah Shaw to support their annual Take Your Cat to the Vet (#Cat2Vet) campaign. Beginning today, Royal Canin will be providing an Uber voucher for up to $10 off the first eligible 5,000 rides to the veterinarian taken with Uber Pet in 15 major U.S. cities.

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  • ST. CHARLES, Mo., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ROYAL CANIN® U.S., a division of Mars, Incorporated and leader in pet health nutrition, is partnering with Uber Pet and Kitten Lady Hannah Shaw to support their annual Take Your Cat to the Vet (#Cat2Vet) campaign.
  • Beginning today, Royal Canin will be providing an Uber voucher for up to $10 off the first eligible 5,000 rides to the veterinarian taken with Uber Pet in 15 major U.S. cities.
  • With the launch of this partnership, Royal Canin aims to alleviate the transportation barrier for cat owners in major cities by making a car ride to the vet more accessible.
  • I'm excited to be partnering with Royal Canin again and helping cat guardians stay curious and educated about feline health and preventive care."

Mars to Acquire SYNLAB Vet, European Veterinary Reference Laboratory

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Mars Incorporated (“Mars”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of SYNLAB Vet, a European provider of specialist veterinary laboratory diagnostics, from SYNLAB Group (FSE: SYAB).

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  • Mars Incorporated (“Mars”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of SYNLAB Vet, a European provider of specialist veterinary laboratory diagnostics, from SYNLAB Group (FSE: SYAB).
  • Upon transaction close, SYNLAB Vet will join Mars Petcare, a purpose-driven global business serving pets and pet owners through products and services across veterinary health and diagnostics, nutrition, innovation, and technology.
  • This acquisition will enable the Science & Diagnostics division of Mars Petcare to expand its veterinary laboratory business in Europe in addition to its full-service global veterinary diagnostic offerings across veterinary labs, point-of-care, imaging, and software.
  • Nefertiti Greene, President, Mars Science & Diagnostics said: “We look forward to welcoming SYNLAB Vet to the Mars Petcare family of businesses.

GREATER GOOD CHARITIES AND MARS PETCARE BRING “EXTEND A PAW” CAMPAIGN BACK TO WALMART TO HELP ADDRESS HUNGER IN ANIMAL SHELTERS AND RESCUES NATIONWIDE

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Seattle, Wash., Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Greater Good Charities , in partnership with Mars Petcare, announced the third year of its Extend a Paw campaign.

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  • Seattle, Wash., Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Greater Good Charities , in partnership with Mars Petcare, announced the third year of its Extend a Paw campaign.
  • For every purchase of select Mars Petcare products at Walmart stores or Walmart.com , now through September 30, Mars Petcare will donate one meal to Greater Good Charities to be distributed to their network of animal welfare organizations.
  • Since 2011, Greater Good Charities has provided more than 637 million meals to help pets in need.
  • Last year’s Extend a Paw campaign, in partnership with Mars Petcare, provided over 3 million meals for shelter and rescue pets nationwide.

eye square Announces Chrissy Love as the new Executive Director of US Shopper Insights

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chrissy Love has been named the new Executive Director of Shopper Insights at eye square, the major international research agency based in Berlin and New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chrissy Love has been named the new Executive Director of Shopper Insights at eye square, the major international research agency based in Berlin and New York.
  • "Her expertise in shopper insights and her extensive experience leading global teams make her the ideal person to lead our US Shopper Insights division.
  • "I am excited to join eye square and to be part of a company that is at the forefront of shopper research innovation," said Chrissy Love.
  • Her hiring at eye square demonstrates the company's commitment to provide U.S. clients with the best shopper insights services available in the market today.

Oatly Names Marie-Jose David Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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MALMÖ, Sweden, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oatly Group AB (Nasdaq: OTLY)(“Oatly” or the “Company”), the world’s original and largest oat drink company, today announced the appointment of Marie-Jose David as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 1, 2023.

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  • MALMÖ, Sweden, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oatly Group AB (Nasdaq: OTLY)(“Oatly” or the “Company”), the world’s original and largest oat drink company, today announced the appointment of Marie-Jose David as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 1, 2023.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Marie-Jose to lead our global financial team as we enter our next phase of growth," said Mr. Flatin.
  • She most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at Mars Veterinary Health International, a division of Mars Petcare.
  • "I am excited to join the impressive, mission-led team at Oatly," said Ms. David.

Ferring Pharmaceuticals appoints new Executive Chairman among key changes to Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Lars Rebien Sørensen, who became Executive Chairman in July 2021, will remain on the Board as Vice-Chairman.

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  • Lars Rebien Sørensen, who became Executive Chairman in July 2021, will remain on the Board as Vice-Chairman.
  • Mr. Paulsen’s father, Dr. Frederik Paulsen, who held the post of Chairman from 1988 until 2021, continues as Chairman Emeritus of the Ferring Group.
  • At the same time, Jeffrey Hobbs and Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg have stood down from the Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Sørensen said: “As Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to support the new Executive Chairman during a period of transition as he takes on greater responsibilities from the Chairman Emeritus.

EQS-News: PUMA SE: PUMA reorganizes Global Marketing Organization

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Herzogenaurach/Boston, USA, 14 June 2023 – As part of the implementation of its strategic priorities, German sports company PUMA is reorganizing the global Marketing Organization.

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  • Herzogenaurach/Boston, USA, 14 June 2023 – As part of the implementation of its strategic priorities, German sports company PUMA is reorganizing the global Marketing Organization.
  • Going-forward PUMA’s Global Marketing Organization will be based at the company’s headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany to improve alignment and accelerate decision-making with the company’s Global Business Units, Global Go-To-Market function, and Creative Direction.
  • With the Global Marketing Organization being based in proximity to our key central functions at the HQ, we will lay the organizational foundation for this.
  • PUMA’s Regional General Manager Europe Richard Teyssier will lead the Global Marketing Organization as Global Brand & Marketing Director, effective 1 July 2023.

PUMA Reorganizes Global Marketing Organization

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Going-forward PUMA’s Global Marketing Organization will be based at the company’s headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany to improve alignment and accelerate decision-making with the company’s Global Business Units, Global Go-To-Market function, and Creative Direction.

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  • Going-forward PUMA’s Global Marketing Organization will be based at the company’s headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany to improve alignment and accelerate decision-making with the company’s Global Business Units, Global Go-To-Market function, and Creative Direction.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230614479873/en/
    As part of the implementation of its strategic priorities, German sports company PUMA is reorganizing the global Marketing Organization.
  • PUMA’s Regional General Manager Europe Richard Teyssier will lead the Global Marketing Organization as Global Brand & Marketing Director, effective 1 July 2023.
  • PUMA’s Regional General Manager Europe Richard Teyssier will lead the Global Marketing Organization as Global Brand & Marketing Director, effective 1 July 2023.

PIM Brands, Inc. Expands Leadership Team with New Chief Supply Chain Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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PIM Brands, a leading global snacks and confections maker, has announced new additions to its Executive Leadership Team, appointing Philip Davis as PIM’s new Chief Supply Chain Officer and Matthew Prail as PIM’s Chief Human Resources Officer.

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  • PIM Brands, a leading global snacks and confections maker, has announced new additions to its Executive Leadership Team, appointing Philip Davis as PIM’s new Chief Supply Chain Officer and Matthew Prail as PIM’s Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • In his role as Chief Supply Chain Officer, Philip Davis will be based at the company’s Park Ridge Corporate Headquarters and will have overall responsibility for all supply chain functions.
  • "I look forward to working with PIM Brands’ talented team and leveraging my experiences to enhance our supply chain capabilities."
  • "I am committed to fostering a high-performance culture and delivering strong Human Resources support to drive PIM Brands' success."

Mars Completes Acquisition of Heska, Global Provider of Advanced Veterinary Diagnostic and Specialty Solutions

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Mars, Incorporated (“Mars”) today announced the successful completion of Mars’ acquisition of Heska.

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  • Mars, Incorporated (“Mars”) today announced the successful completion of Mars’ acquisition of Heska.
  • On April 3, 2023, the companies announced they had entered into a definitive agreement under which Mars agreed to acquire Heska for $120.00 per share.
  • Heska is now part of Mars Petcare’s Science & Diagnostics division, enabling broader coverage across diagnostics and technology, while accelerating R&D and expanding access globally to pet healthcare solutions.
  • Nefertiti Greene, President, Mars Science & Diagnostics, said: “It’s an honor to welcome Heska to the Science & Diagnostics division of Mars Petcare.