Central Garden & Pet Announces Randal D. Lewis as New Director
December 16 2024 - 4:37PM
Business Wire
Randal D. Lewis Brings Decades of Experience in
Consumer Products
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ:
CENTA), a market leader in the pet and garden industries, today
announced that it has appointed Randal D. Lewis to its Board of
Directors, effective December 11, 2024.
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Mr. Lewis brings to Central more than 34 years of experience in
the consumer products industry, including 17 years at Spectrum
Brands Holdings, Inc. (“Spectrum”). Most recently he served as
Spectrum’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer,
with direct responsibility for all of its operating divisions,
through December 2022. Prior to that role, Mr. Lewis was President
of Spectrum’s Global Consumer Division, which included its Global
Auto Care, Global Pet Care and Home & Garden business units.
Previously he served as President of Spectrum’s Pet, Home &
Garden business units. Mr. Lewis’ earlier roles at Spectrum
included Senior Vice President and General Manager of its Home
& Garden business and Vice President, Home & Garden
Manufacturing. Prior to joining Spectrum, he held various roles of
increasing responsibility with the former United Industries
Corporation, now owned by Spectrum, from 1997 until 2005, and with
Unilever from 1989 until 1997.
“On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to welcome Randy Lewis as
a new director. Randy has deep and broad experience as an
operational leader in our two industries, pet and garden. His
invaluable perspective will enhance our ability to serve clients,
expand into new markets and fuel our next phase of growth,” said
Bill Brown, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Central Garden
& Pet. “The Board and I look forward to working with Randy and
to his active participation as a director.”
Mr. Lewis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical
engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
About Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA)
understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured
happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net
sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future
of the pet and garden industries. The Company’s innovative and
trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener,
gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow
stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65
high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, C&S®,
Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, Nylabone® and
Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities,
and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based
in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across
North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
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Investor & Media Contact
Friederike Edelmann VP of Investor Relations & Corporate
Sustainability (925) 412 6726 fedelmann@central.com
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