Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT,CENTA) said that Jeffrey Blade, who joined the company as Chief Financial Officer in September 2009, has resigned by mutual agreement with Central's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, William Brown.
Stuart Booth, Central's former CFO, who retired in 2009, has agreed to return on an interim basis as CFO pending completion of a search for a permanent successor.
Separately, Central announced that Eileen VanEss has joined as Vice President of Investor Relations.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.