Stella & Chewy’s, a leading brand in the raw pet food industry, announced significant leadership appointments effective immediately.
Marie Moody, the founder of the company, has been appointed as the interim CEO, succeeding Marc Hill. Moody's extensive experience in the pet food industry and her passion for pets have been pivotal in driving the company's growth since its inception in 2003.
Expressing her commitment to the company's mission of providing pets and pet parents with the best nutrition, Moody stated, "I’m thrilled to continue working alongside the Stella & Chewy’s team as we remain committed to finding new, innovative ways for pet parents to show pets their love through premium raw and natural pet food."
David Kapic, who previously served as the chief operations officer, has been promoted to the position of president. Kapic's strategic leadership and contributions to the company's operations have been significant. In his new role, he will focus on driving growth, making raw food more accessible and ensuring pet parents have access to high-quality products.
Kapic expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity, stating, "Stella & Chewy’s offers best-in-class products, made by a best-in-class team. I am eager to continue collaborating with this passionate group of pack members dedicated to helping pets and pet parents thrive through raw food while driving new business and growth opportunities for the company."
These leadership appointments underscore Stella & Chewy’s commitment to innovation, quality and customer satisfaction in the raw pet food space.
According to Petfood Industry's Top Companies, Stella & Chewy's manufactures frozen and freeze-dried raw dinners and treats for dogs and cats. The company headquarters is in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, U.S., and has two manufacturing facilities totaling 215,000 square feet.
