Jim Scott Joins Wellness Pet Company as Chief Supply Chain Officer

Scott brings 35 years of experience in operations, supply chain, food safety and quality to the executive leadership team to guide end-to-end operations and deliver industry-leading service for pet parents.

BURLINGTON, Mass., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellness Pet Company, with 100 years of premium pet food and treats heritage, announced the appointment of Jim Scott as Chief Supply Chain Officer and member of the executive leadership team. With a proven track record in manufacturing and logistics within the human food industry, Scott will lead supply chain management and help enhance competitive position and financial performance for the company.

Scott is Six Sigma Black Belt Certified and most recently served as Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain, USA, at Maple Leaf Foods, leading U.S. operations and supply chain transformation through enhanced operational efficiency, supply chain network optimization and strategic process improvements. At Wellness Pet, he joins the executive leadership team to manage end-to-end supply chain strategy, grow its high-performing team and ensure industry-leading service for pet parents through data-driven execution and continuous improvement.

"As Wellness Pet continues to serve the evolving needs of its customers and pet parents, our commitment to quality, compliance and pet safety remains strong," said Wellness Pet CEO Reed Howlett. "Jim's expertise will help our team navigate ongoing growth and innovation strategically and efficiently. His focus on operational excellence, collaboration and team building, as well as his supply chain leadership, will be key in delivering premium nutrition and invaluable experiences to more pets and pet parents."

"A safe, efficient and responsive supply chain is critical in delivering high-quality nutrition that pet parents can trust," Scott said. "I'm excited to join the Wellness Pet team, which boasts a strong commitment to overall wellbeing for pets and understands the vital role operations play in that mission. Together, we'll continue strengthening a resilient supply chain that drives growth, fosters innovation and supports more meaningful moments for pets and their families."

Scott is an industrial engineering graduate from Humber College in Toronto. He and his wife, Renee, have three children and are pet parents to a beloved brown tabby cat named Murphy.

About Wellness Pet Company: Wellness Pet Company is on a mission to fulfill a shared life of wellbeing between pets and the next generation of pet parents with a foundation of premium nutrition. We're committed to doing things the right way, never the easy way, crafting healthy pet food and treat recipes, as well as daily supplements, that are carefully sourced and thoughtfully prepared. Through our products and our people, we strive to enhance the human experience and promote the mutually beneficial relationship between people and pets. To learn more about Wellness^® pet food and treats, visit www.wellnesspetfood.com and Facebook.com/WellnessPetFood, and find Wellness^® on TikTok, Instagram and X: @wellnesspetfood.

SOURCE Wellness Pet Company