Freshpet, Inc. has appointed John O’Connor as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 9, 2026. O’Connor comes from a long career in animal‑health finance, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, Global Commercial Finance at Zoetis. The company also named Ana Lopez as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, effective February 2, 2026, after a distinguished tenure at Unilever and Johnson & Johnson.
The leadership changes come as Freshpet reaffirms its full‑year 2025 outlook following a strong Q3 2025 earnings report that lifted net sales and profitability. Management highlighted the appointments as a strategic move to strengthen financial discipline and operational efficiency as the company scales its pet‑food business.
O’Connor’s experience at Zoetis—an industry leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals—equips him to oversee cost control, capital allocation, and margin management in a sector that has faced pricing pressure and supply‑chain challenges. His background in global commercial finance positions him to guide Freshpet through the next phase of growth while maintaining profitability.
Lopez brings deep supply‑chain expertise from consumer‑goods giants, where she managed complex logistics and vendor relationships. Her focus on process optimization and demand‑driven planning is expected to streamline Freshpet’s distribution network, reduce inventory carrying costs, and support the company’s expansion into new markets.
CEO Billy Cyr praised the hires, noting that “John and Ana are exceptional leaders whose experience sits squarely at the intersection of food and health—exactly where Freshpet operates.” He added that their combined skill sets will help the company navigate industry headwinds while capitalizing on opportunities in the pet‑food market.
Freshpet will report its fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 results on February 23, 2026. The upcoming earnings release will provide investors with a clearer view of how the new leadership team is influencing financial performance and operational execution.
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