About
Per Petco's own announcement, Stout had served as Petco's Interim Chief Merchandising Officer since July 2024 before his February 2025 appointment, and brought more than 20 years of merchandising, planning, category management and logistics experience.
He graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and holds a master's degree in applied statistics from Wright State University and an MBA from Duke University.
Roles
Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc.
Former Chief Merchandising Officer · Current role
2025–present
Petco
Chief Merchandising Officer · Effective February 24, 2025; terminated without cause effective November 29, 2025.
2025
7-Eleven, Inc.
Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer
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Petco
Interim Chief Merchandising Officer · Served from July 2024 until his appointment as Chief Merchandising Officer effective February 24, 2025.
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United States Air Force
Officer, rank of Captain · Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal.
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Fixed Compensation
FY 2025
All Other Compensation
$200,426
Performance Compensation
Data from FY 2025
Cash incentive
Non-Equity Incentive Compensation
$421,948
Stock awards
Also at Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc.