Hill's Pet Nutrition, a division of Colgate-Palmolive, has appointed Yvonne Hsu as president, effective July 1, 2025. The Colgate-Palmolive board of directors has also elected Hsu as a corporate officer.
Hsu replaces John Hazlin, who has been named Colgate-Palmolive's chief growth officer. The transition reflects Hill's continued focus on science-based pet nutrition and professional channel growth.
"It's a privilege to lead Hill's Pet Nutrition, a company synonymous with scientific excellence and an unwavering commitment to pet health and well-being," said Hsu. "As a proud pet parent to Max, Asher and Annie, I see first hand the impact our nutrition has on pet health. I look forward to building on our strong foundation of innovation and professional advocacy to ensure we continue to deliver industry leading nutrition that meets the evolving needs of pets worldwide and drive growth for Hill's."
Hsu most recently served as president and general manager of Hill's Pet Nutrition U.S., where she led the division's domestic operations. Prior to that role, she held the position of executive vice president, Global Growth & Innovation, overseeing global marketing, customer development, innovation, digital transformation and data analytics.
She joined Colgate-Palmolive in 2000 and has worked across multiple categories within the company over her 25-year tenure. Hsu holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University and an MBA from Cornell University's SC Johnson Graduate School of Management.
According to Petfood Industry's Top Pet Food Companies listing, Hill's Pet Nutrition sells more than 300 products, principally through authorized pet supply retailers and veterinarians in more than 80 countries worldwide. Hill's operates major manufacturing and warehousing facilities in Bowling Green, Kentucky; Topeka, Kansas; Emporia, Kansas; and Richmond, Indiana, U.S. Its primary research center is located in Topeka. Hill's also runs major manufacturing and warehousing facilities in the Czech Republic and the Netherlands.
