Petco Health and Wellness Company has appointed Holly May as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective February 4. In this role, May is responsible for driving an HR strategy that delivers profitable growth and outstanding performance.

May who has joined Petco from Walgreens Boots Alliance brings extensive expertise, and two decades of experience in human resources building innovative programs, policies, and practices.  Previously, she held executive leadership roles at Starbucks, Abercrombie & Fitch, Visa and more.

"Our knowledgeable and passionate partners (employees) are Petco's most valuable asset and differentiator — everything we do begins with their expertise and ability to deliver hands-on pet care," said Petco CEO Ron Coughlin. "Holly brings an impressive track record of driving comprehensive HR strategies that align with business objectives and deliver transformational growth. On behalf of the entire Petco leadership team, we look forward to working alongside her to continue supporting our 29,000 purpose-driven partners." 

"Over the past week, I've had the pleasure of meeting many Petco partners, and I've directly observed their passion for taking care of pets and pet parents," said May. "I look forward to helping this high-impact team further harness that passion to fuel both personal and business growth across the organisation."