Jim Lamancusa joins the organization as it embarks on its second decade.

Gord Flaten has retired, and Wayne Arsenault will take up the mantle.

Sonia Franck will leverage her experience to support the overall success of the European pet food industry.

Olivier Fleurot will oversee global research and development, innovation, nutrition, packaging, engineering and more at the pet food company.

The shuffle represents a “pivotal moment” in the company’s continued growth.

It’s up to this manufacturing maven to keep production running smoothly across the company’s various factories and teams.

Josh Patterson will leverage his extensive pet industry career and digital expertise to support Vital Essentials.

Brian Murdoch has been promoted from vice president.

The company has named a new chief supply chain and operations officer.

Robert Bunting will assume the position until March 1, during which he will be up for the role of vice president.