New directors for Pet's Place

There's a new management team at the speciality retail chain Pet's Place, a member of the Ijsvogel Group. Following the well-earned retirement of director Bertil Baten, the position will be shared in future by Patrick Verhoef (marketing) and Patrice van Bergen (distribution). Patrick Verhoef was previously responsible for developing retail outlets at the pharmaceutical wholesaler. Patrice van Bergen was responsible for general management and sales at Makro NL, which belongs to the Metro Group.