Pets at Home Group Plc (PETS.L), on Tuesday announced the appointment of James Bailey as Chief Executive Officer effective March 30, 2026.
Bailey most recently served as Managing Director of Waitrose.
Prior to Waitrose, Bailey held several senior positions over two decades at J Sainsbury plc.
Ian Burke, who was appointed Executive Chair on September 18, 2025, pending the arrival of a permanent Chief Executive Officer, will revert to the role of Non-Executive Chair upon Bailey's appointment and will focus on supporting the transition.
Following an extensive search process, the Board said Bailey's experience is well aligned with the Group's ambitions for the coming years.
On Monday, Pets at Home closed trading 1.19% lesser at 199.80 on the London Stock Exchange.
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