Pets at Home names Lyssa McGowan as CEO

British pet care business Pets At Home has tapped Lyssa McGowan to take over as chief executive officer, with effect from 1 June.

Pets At Home said on Monday that McGowan, who will succeed outgoing CEO Peter Pritchard, will join the firm from Sky UK, where she has worked for 11 years and currently serves as its chief consumer officer. She was also a non-executive director of Wm Morrison Supermarkets until its recent sale.

Pritchard will remain with the firm until 31 May to ensure a seamless transition.

Chairman Ian Burke said: "Following an extensive search process across internal and external candidates, the board believes that Lyssa has the requisite skills and capabilities to lead Pets at Home as it executes its future growth strategy.

"Lyssa's commercial and strategic experience will undoubtedly be of great benefit to Pets at Home and I very much look forward to working with her."