Pets at Home Group PLC, a leading pet care provider in the United Kingdom, has confirmed that Sarah Pollard will take up the role of Chief Financial Officer designate starting March 23, 2026.
This appointment signals a planned shift in the company’s executive lineup, as Pollard is set to replace the current CFO, Mike Iddon. Iddon has announced his intention to step down from the board effective March 27, 2026. From the same date, Pollard will officially begin her duties both as CFO and as an Executive Director of the company.
To ensure continuity and a seamless transition within Pets at Home's financial leadership, Iddon will remain engaged with the company until April 10, 2026. This period is aimed at facilitating Pollard’s integration and maintaining operational stability as leadership responsibilities shift.
Pets at Home Group PLC operates as the UK's foremost pet care company, distributing pet products and services through its comprehensive online platform and an extensive network of more than 450 pet care centers nationwide. Many of these centers include additional services such as veterinary practices and grooming salons.
Beyond the pet care centers, the company also manages in excess of 440 veterinary general practices, which function either within the pet care centers or as standalone operations across the country.