PetSmart Appoints Jesica Duarte as New Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Growth

PetSmart has appointed Jesica Duarte as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, she will oversee areas including product merchandising, proprietary brands, merchandise planning and allocation, digital initiatives, and marketing strategies. The company aims for this leadership change to accelerate growth, improve customer experience, and expand its market presence. "Jesica is a strategic leader with a strong growth focus, bringing extensive experience from successful retail brands," stated Ken Hicks, President and CEO of PetSmart. "Her leadership in business transformations and proven results will be instrumental as we pursue our long-term objectives." Prior to joining PetSmart, Duarte served as Group Vice President of National Merchandising at Albertsons Companies and held nearly 12 years at Walmart in various senior roles, including Vice President of Private Brands and General Merchandise for Walmart U.S., Vice President of Product Development & Sourcing for Home at Walmart U.S., and Chief Merchandising & Marketing Officer for Walmart Chile. Her earlier career includes merchandising and marketing positions at Molson Coors Beverage Company, Be...