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Central Garden & Pet Co: Executives

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William E. Brown

Chairman Executive Board Since: 2019 Age: 82

Mr. William E. Brown has been the Chairman of the company since 2019. Prior to this, he served as the Chairman of the company from 1980 to 2018. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of the company from 1980 to 2003 and again from 2007 to 2013. Previously, he held leading positions at Vivitar Corporations and McKesson Corporation.

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Niko Lahanas

Chief Executive Officer; Director Executive Board Since: 2024

Mr. Niko Lahanas has been the chief executive officer and director of the company since September 2024. Prior to this he served as Chief financial officer of the company from 20127 to 2023. Previously, he served at various finance position in company including senior vice president of finance, Chief financial officer of pet segment, vice president of financial planning and analysis, director of business performance and manager of finance.

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Brad Smith

Chief Financial Officer Senior Management Since: 2024

Mr. Brad Smith has been the Chief Financial Officer of the company since 2024. Previously, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Pet segment. He worked at the Delhaize Group (now Ahold Delhaize) in finance roles, including Chief Financial Officer of European operations. Mr. Smith also spent 11 years at Arthur Andersen.

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Chris Walte

Chief Information Officer; Senior Vice President Senior Management

Mr. Chris Walter has been the senior vice president and Chief information officer of the company. Prior to this he served as management consulting practice at PricewaterhouseCoppers.

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Apur Patel

Chief Legal Officer Senior Management Since: 2026

Mr. Apur Patel has been the Chief Legal Officer of the company since January 2026. Prior to this he served as vice president and deputy general counsel of the Clorox company. He served at various senior legal roles at cisco, Cargill and UnitedHealth group.

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