Central Garden and Pet (NASDAQ:CENT)
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Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) today
announced the appointment of Wes Davidson to the position of Vice
President of Corporate Development reporting to Glenn Novotny,
Central's President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Davidson will be responsible for merger and acquisition
activity companywide. He brings to Central an excellent background in
corporate development and strong experience in leading activities
necessary to complete acquisitions and joint ventures of companies and
brands. His most recent assignment was Vice President - Corporate
Development and Investor Relations at Alberto Culver Company in
Melrose Park, Illinois. Mr. Davidson participated in closing 30+
transactions with valuations over $700 million. Prior experience
included Garden Way, Inc. in New York, as Director, Corporate
Development and President, Cover Technologies, Inc. where he led
efforts for the acquisition of Stairmaster Sports Medical Products,
and a highly successful 15-year career with Amax, Inc. in New York, as
Director of Business Planning, Development and Research.
"We are very pleased that Wes is joining Central Garden & Pet
Company," commented Glenn Novotny. "We know that Wes's extensive
experience and valuable skills make him an asset to our management
team and to our vision for Central's strategic growth."
Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and
producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden
supplies markets. Our pet products include pet bird and small animal
food, aquarium products, flea, tick, mosquito and other pest control
products, edible bones, cages, carriers, pet books, and other dog,
cat, reptile and small animal products. These products are sold under
a number of brand names, including Kaytee, SuperPet, All-Glass
Aquarium, Oceanic, Kent Marine, Energy Savers Unlimited, Zodiac,
Pre-Strike, Altosid, Nylabone, TFH, Four Paws, Interpet, Breeder's
Choice and Farnam. Our lawn and garden products include grass seed,
wild bird food, weed and insect control products, and decorative
outdoor patio products. These products are sold under a number of
brand names, including Pennington, Norcal Pottery, New England
Pottery, GKI/Bethlehem Lighting, Lilly Miller, Ironite, Matthews Four
Seasons, Cedar Works, AMDRO, Grant's, Sevin and Over'n Out. For
additional information on Central Garden & Pet, including access to
the Company's SEC filings.