The Pet Food Institute (PFI) has announced its board officers for the 2027–2028 term, bringing together leaders from Wellness Pet Company, General Mills, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Freshpet and Simmons Foods to guide the US petfood trade association.
The appointed officers for the 2027–2028 term are:
- Reed Howlett, CEO of Wellness Pet Company, Chair
- Liz Mascolo, Segment President, North America Pet at General Mills, Vice Chair
- Yvonne Hsu, President of Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Treasurer
- Nicki Baty, President and COO of Freshpet, Secretary
- Scott Salmon, Chief Commercial Officer of Simmons Foods, Immediate Past Chair
According to Pet Food Institute, the new leadership team brings experience from across the petfood industry and will help guide its work on behalf of petfood manufacturers and the millions of pet-owning households they serve.
“We are pleased to welcome our 2027-2028 Board officers, whose diverse experience and expertise will be invaluable in helping guide the next chapter of PFI’s work on behalf of US petfood makers,” said Elise Fennig, president and CEO of PFI.
Howlett will lead PFI’s Board of Directors and work with fellow officers and board members to advance the organisation’s mission and priorities.
“I am honored to serve as chair of the Pet Food Institute Board of Directors,” said Howlett. “I look forward to working with the Board and PFI team to build on the organization’s strong foundation, foster collaboration across the industry, and help position petfood makers for continued success in the years ahead.”
