Central Garden & Pet Appoints Wes Davidson Vice President of Corporate Development
August 23 2006 - 6:30PM
Business Wire
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT) today announced the
appointment of Wes Davidson to the position of Vice President of
Corporate Development reporting to Glenn Novotny, Central's
President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Davidson will be
responsible for merger and acquisition activity companywide. He
brings to Central an excellent background in corporate development
and strong experience in leading activities necessary to complete
acquisitions and joint ventures of companies and brands. His most
recent assignment was Vice President - Corporate Development and
Investor Relations at Alberto Culver Company in Melrose Park,
Illinois. Mr. Davidson participated in closing 30+ transactions
with valuations over $700 million. Prior experience included Garden
Way, Inc. in New York, as Director, Corporate Development and
President, Cover Technologies, Inc. where he led efforts for the
acquisition of Stairmaster Sports Medical Products, and a highly
successful 15-year career with Amax, Inc. in New York, as Director
of Business Planning, Development and Research. "We are very
pleased that Wes is joining Central Garden & Pet Company,"
commented Glenn Novotny. "We know that Wes's extensive experience
and valuable skills make him an asset to our management team and to
our vision for Central's strategic growth." Central Garden &
Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of
quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies
markets. Our pet products include pet bird and small animal food,
aquarium products, flea, tick, mosquito and other pest control
products, edible bones, cages, carriers, pet books, and other dog,
cat, reptile and small animal products. These products are sold
under a number of brand names, including Kaytee, SuperPet,
All-Glass Aquarium, Oceanic, Kent Marine, Energy Savers Unlimited,
Zodiac, Pre-Strike, Altosid, Nylabone, TFH, Four Paws, Interpet,
Breeder's Choice and Farnam. Our lawn and garden products include
grass seed, wild bird food, weed and insect control products, and
decorative outdoor patio products. These products are sold under a
number of brand names, including Pennington, Norcal Pottery, New
England Pottery, GKI/Bethlehem Lighting, Lilly Miller, Ironite,
Matthews Four Seasons, Cedar Works, AMDRO, Grant's, Sevin and
Over'n Out. For additional information on Central Garden & Pet,
including access to the Company's SEC filings.
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