December 20, 2024 – Claire Tanner has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at KatKin, a UK-based fresh cat food company. Tanner brings extensive experience across industries including direct-to-consumer subscription services, manufacturing and grocery retail, positioning her to lead KatKin through its next phase of growth with a focus on sustainability, profitability and scalability, said the company.
Tanner previously served as Vice President of Finance at HelloFresh, where she played a key role in driving UK strategy and profitability while building a strong finance team. She has also held senior roles at Ocado, overseeing significant business changes during the creation of Ocado Retail Ltd, and at Burton’s Biscuits, where she managed £300 million in revenue and an £18 million investment portfolio.
At KatKin, Tanner will oversee the financial team, expand the finance function and act as a central connection between key business segments.
“A CFO is more than just about the numbers,” Tanner, who is a cat parent herself to Pebbles and Poppy, said. “It’s about being a confidante, a challenger, a doer, an inspirer, a visionary and a guardian. All qualities I hope to bring and work on for the future. At KatKin, I’m working with inspiring, passionate people with a genuine desire to change our cats’ health and drive the new fresh category for cats – and Pebbles and Poppy love it. I couldn’t have wished for a better company to join the journey as CFO.”
KatKin co-CEO Ed Westcott welcomed Tanner’s appointment, emphasising her role in the company’s growth. “Her skills and experience will be instrumental in the next stage of Katkin’s growth, and we look forward to working with her closely to help lead our team into our next era,” Westcott said.
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