PetSmart presents its planned management succession

The leading US pet retail chain PetSmart has announced its planned management succession. As of 14 June, the current president and chief operating officer, David K. Lenhardt (photo), will assume the role of chief executive officer following the annual meeting of stockholders. He will also be appointed to the board of directors at that time. Bob Moran, current chairman and chief executive officer, will be appointed executive chairman. Joseph O’Leary, executive vice president of merchandising, marketing, supply chain and strategic planning, will be named president and chief operating officer.