Lead independent director

Mary Beth Springer

Lead Independent Director·Central Garden & Pet Co

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Since 2013
Age 61
Tenure 13 yrs

Also at Central Garden & Pet Co

WB William E. Brown Chairman of the Board CC Courtnee Chun Director BD Brendan P. Dougher Director NL Nicholas Lahanas Director and Chief Executive Officer RL Randal D. Lewis Director CM Christopher T. Metz Director

Roles

Organization Role Dates Details
Central Garden & Pet Co Lead Independent Director 2013–present Current role
Central Garden & Pet Company Interim Chief Executive Officer October 2023–September 2024 Also lead independent director October 2020–October 2023 and again from October 2024.
The Clorox Company Executive Vice President and General Manager 2009–2011
The Clorox Company Group Vice President – Strategy and Growth 2007–2009
The Clorox Company Group Vice President and General Manager, Specialty Division 2005–2007
The Clorox Company Vice President and General Manager, Glad Products Business Unit 2002–2004 Joined Clorox in 1990 as associate marketing manager for household products.
The Clorox Company Group Vice President - Strategy and Growth 2007-2009
Central Garden & Pet Interim Chief Executive Officer 2023-2024

External roles

Organization Role Dates
Amy's Kitchen Independent director current
Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. Director (former) 2013–2023
Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. Independent Director
Amy's Kitchen Director

Related

Source: Central Garden & Pet Co SEC filings and official company website

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