Royal Canin has promoted Kira Best to general manager, Healthy Pet & Pet Specialty, reporting to Daryn Brown, regional president, Royal Canin North America.
Best most recently served as vice president of e-commerce & digital, where she developed e-commerce strategies focused on demand generation and productivity, expanded subscription offerings and supported growth with major e-commerce retailers.
"I'm thrilled to take on a new role supporting our healthy pet portfolio and serving more cats and dogs across North America," said Best. "Pets have become such a valuable part of our families, and how we feed them feels personal. It's a tremendous privilege to help meet the evolving needs of pet owners, and I'm looking forward to leading this team as we prioritize pet health through nutrition."
"Kira's leadership and contributions have been valuable to our brands and our North American Leadership Team," said Brown. "Her passion and expertise will continue elevating our healthy pet portfolio, driving our business forward while also serving our Purpose: A Better World for Pets."
Best holds a bachelor of science in business administration in marketing management from the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. She is based in Franklin, Tennessee, U.S.
