Golden Pet Brands, a newly established multi-brand marketer and manufacturer of nutrient-dense petfood and formerly part of Golden Hippo, has appointed Apu Mody as Chief Executive Officer and John Meloun as Chief Financial Officer.
Mody previously served as CEO or Executive Chairman of several fast-growing consumer brands. Earlier in his career, he was President of Mars Food Americas and Middle East, as well as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Consumer Products at Del Monte Foods, where he oversaw a nine-figure acquisition of petfood and food assets.
Meloun joins from Xponential Fitness, where he served as Chief Financial Officer for nearly eight years. Prior to that, he was CFO of The Joint Chiropractic and also served on the board of directors at WellBiz Brands, Inc.. He holds an MBA from Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business. In his role at Golden Pet Brands, he will oversee financial operations, including the company’s vertically integrated manufacturing and direct-to-consumer activities.
Golden Pet Brands’ portfolio includes three core brands—Dr. Marty Pets, Badlands Ranch and Ultimate Pet Nutrition—each developed with input from veterinarians, founders and advocates involved in product development and consumer education. The brands offer minimally processed, nutrient-dense food, treats and supplements for dogs and cats.