BARK, a world omnichannel canine model, has introduced that Paulette Dodson and Michele Meyer are becoming a member of the corporate’s board of administrators.
Dodson and Meyer every convey vital trade expertise, rounding out the board’s expertise throughout operations, authorized, company governance, advertising, and finance capabilities, stated the corporate. Dodson is the previous common counsel and company secretary at Alight, Inc., PetSmart Inc., and Sara Lee Corp., whereas Meyer is the previous president of the Snacks and Meals Working Models at Basic Mills, Inc.
“We’re happy to welcome Paulette and Michele, two extremely esteemed and confirmed executives with vital trade and public firm expertise, to our board,” stated Matt Meeker, cofounder and CEO of BARK. “Paulette is a trusted advisor who all through her profession has performed an integral function in driving strategic change on a world scale, together with at PetSmart.
“Equally, Michele’s mixture of artistic, strategic, and operational expertise will convey essential insights to BARK as we proceed to ship on our long-term progress technique,” Meeker continued. “Their collective expertise driving vital worth at main shopper, retail, and meals manufacturers will likely be additive to BARK’s Board and assist us higher serve our prospects and shareholders.”
Dodson is a extremely skilled authorized, strategic and operational govt who most lately served as common counsel and company secretary at Alight, Inc. Previous to that, Dodson served as senior vice chairman, common counsel and company secretary of PetSmart, Inc., the place she guided the board and firm by main company transactions and alter.
Dodson additionally led PetSmart Charities, North America’s largest animal welfare group on the time, by a full strategic evaluate and organizational transformation. Beforehand, she was common counsel, company secretary, and chief counsel for North America at CPG firm Sara Lee Corp., and assistant common counsel of publishing on the Tribune Firm. Dodson at the moment serves as a member of the boards of administrators of Mather, Portillo’s Inc., and the United Method of Metro Chicago. She holds a BA from Metropolis School of New York and JD from Cornell Legislation Faculty.
“I’ve lengthy admired the model BARK is constructing and the differentiated services provided throughout its spectacular array of enterprise strains,” stated Dodson. “I sit up for working collaboratively with my fellow administrators to assist create worth for all stakeholders.”
Meyer is a CPG trade veteran who labored for over 30 years at Basic Mills, Inc. Most lately, Meyer served as president of the Snacks Working Unit, the place she led the unit to market share progress by new product launches and strategic promoting, advertising, digital and eCommerce initiatives. Throughout her tenure at Basic Mills, Meyer held a number of P&L management roles, together with as president of Small Planet Meals in addition to the Meals Working models, and led a number of M&A initiatives, together with the acquisitions of Larabar, Meals Ought to Style Good and Annie’s Manufacturers.
Meyer at the moment serves as a member of the boards of administrators of Quinn Meals and Kevin’s Pure Meals and is a former board member of GNC. She holds a BA in Economics from Vanderbilt College and MBA from the College of Texas, Austin.
“I’ve nice respect for BARK’s distinctive mission to enhance the lives of canines by personalised data-driven insights and an unparalleled give attention to buyer engagement,” stated Meyer. “I sit up for working intently with the corporate’s management workforce and board to proceed to execute on this mission.”
