#409: Francesca Mahoney

Improving the Lives of Pets, Pet Parents & the Planet: A Conversation with Francesca Mahoney of Petco

An accomplished retail leader, Francesca Mahoney leads Petco’s sustainability strategy and works with business leaders across operations, products, and supply chain to advance sustainability and drive strategic growth. She is passionate about creating a better planet for pets and pet parents alike and has been the driving force in Petco’s recent industry-leading commitment to increasing its assortment of sustainable pet products to 50% by the end of 2025. She has also spent more than a decade transforming teams, building brands and leading marketing strategies for renowned companies. Before joining Petco, she worked at Target Corporation for +10 years in a variety of Merchandising and Marketing roles.

Bard MBA Alum Cory Skuldt speaks with Francesca for this episode of the Impact Report.

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• Petco Sustainable Product Shop: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/category/sustainable-products-shop
• Petco Corporate Responsibility  home page: https://corporate.petco.com/corporate-responsibility
• Sustainable Brands Op-Ed on transforming the pet industry, by Francesca and Cory: https://sustainablebrands.com/read/product-service-design-innovation/how-sustainable-choices-for-pet-parents-can-drive-industry-transformation