October 10, 2024

Pet Food Experts Announces CEO Transition

Pet Food Experts (PFX) is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Cyr as Chief Executive Officer. After 25 years at the helm, Michael Baker will step into the role of Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, continuing to shape the company’s vision. This leadership change marks an exciting new chapter for PFX as the company continues to foster its legacy of partnership and growth.

“Building PFX alongside such a remarkably talented and dedicated team has truly been the honor of a lifetime,” said Baker. “We’ve grown PFX into more than just a business — it’s a passionate community built on trust, relationships and shared values. Today, PFX stands as a leader in the industry, defined by our unwavering commitment to the well-being and growth of our employees, retailers and vendor partners. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together, and I know that with Greg’s leadership, we’re ready to fuel the next chapter of our journey.”

Cyr carries more than 25 years of successful executive leadership and a proven history of excellence within the pet sector. As CEO of Mid America Pet Foods, a major player in the pet food manufacturing arena, he achieved significant growth, propelling the organization to an industry front-runner. Cyr’s extensive industry background uniquely equips him to guide Pet Food Experts into a transformative era of growth and innovation. Before his role at Mid America Pet Foods, he held several prominent senior positions, including Chief Commercial Officer at Phillips Pet Food & Supplies, President of Central Garden & Pet and various commercial roles at Mars Petcare and Del Monte Foods.

“I am honored to step into the role of CEO at Pet Food Experts. The company has a storied legacy and unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Cyr. “Michael’s leadership has fostered an extraordinary culture and set a standard of service I’ve admired for a long time. As we begin this new chapter, I’m eager to collaborate with Michael, the Board, our executive team and the entire PFX community to shape an inspiring future. My focus is on building upon the strong foundation Michael and the team have laid and continuing to deliver exceptional value to our partners.”

“On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to welcome Greg as the new CEO of Pet Food Experts,” said John Tracy, Chairman of the Pet Food Experts Board. “Through our thoughtful and diligent succession planning process, the Board unanimously appointed Greg due to his strong leadership and proven results across various businesses. His deep knowledge of the pet industry and understanding of the vital relationships we have cultivated with retailers and vendor partners will help guide us into our next chapter of growth. We look forward to working with Greg as he upholds the core values of PFX while driving us toward a future of innovation and significant growth.”

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