CASCO Pet, animal enclosure and equipment specialist, has appointed Wayne Kemp to the role of Group Managing Director.

The newly created role is reflective of the company’s continued business growth and its global market presence across the pet retail and veterinary sectors.

Kemp has over 20 years of experience within the animal health and veterinary industries, including spearheading large-scale programs and driving innovation across both pet retail and veterinary spaces.

Kemp said he is excited to be joining CASCO Pet at such a pivotal time.

“The company’s global focus and B2B outlook represent a fresh challenge and I look forward to leading the CASCO team on its continued mission of innovating pet wellness.”

In his role as Group Managing Director, Kemp will be responsible for driving CASCO Pet’s mission of providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to the company’s pet retail and veterinary customer bases worldwide. He will also be responsible for exploring new sectors of growth for the company.

Matthew Bubear, CEO of CASCO Pet, said they are thrilled that Wayne is joining the company at such an exciting time.

“Along with his extensive knowledge and expertise in the industry, he is passionate about building strong relationships, believes in innovation and service, and works in an open and collaborative way – aligning perfectly with our business values.”

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