Scott Salmon Named To Pet Food Institute Board
Congratulations to Scott Salmon, President of Simmons Pet Food, for being named to the Pet Food Institute’s (PFI) 2023 board. Scott will serve alongside executives from Nestlé Purina PetCare North America, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Champion Petfoods and FreshPet to represent the interests of all pet food makers, who work hard every day to produce safe, nutritious pet food for America’s pets.
Scott joined the Simmons Pet Food team in 2020. “I’m proud to lead a talented team that is driven to deliver industry-leading product quality, innovation, and category growth,” Scott said.
Scott has a strong customer focus, developed over 25+ years in sales leadership roles with Kellogg Company, including Chief Customer Officer for the U.S. Business. He received a BS in Sales & Marketing from Missouri State University.
PFI Announces 2023 Board Officers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 9, 2023) – The Pet Food Institute (PFI), whose members make the vast majority of dog and cat food and treats in the United States, announced its 2023 board officers, including a new chair.
“We are excited about our 2023 board officers, who will each bring diverse experience and expertise to Pet Food Institute’s Board,” said Dana Brooks, Pet Food Institute (PFI) President & CEO. “These board members will work diligently to represent the interests of all pet food makers, who work hard every day to produce safe, nutritious pet food for America’s pets.”
The 2023 chair will be Nestlé Purina PetCare North America President and CEO Nina Leigh Krueger. Krueger has been with Purina for 30 years, and most recently served as the PFI Board Vice Chair.
“I look forward to working with fellow Board officers and members to further our shared commitment to help pets live long, healthy lives and strengthen the human-pet bond,” Krueger said. “Collaboration and transparency are cornerstones of PFI’s mission and critical as we work together to earn the trust of pet parents every day.”
The full slate of 2023 PFI Board Officers are:
Nina Leigh Krueger, president and CEO of Nestlé Purina PetCare North America, Chair
Scott Salmon, president of Simmons Pet Food Inc., Vice Chair
Nicki Baty, president of Hill’s Pet Nutrition U.S., Secretary
Rod Troni, global chief marketing officer of Champion Petfoods, Treasurer
Scott Morris, president and CEO of Freshpet, Personnel Officer