Central Garden & Pet Co., Walnut Creek, Calif., has appointed a new independent director, John Hanson, to the board of directors, effective immediately. The appointment increases Central’s board from nine to ten directors.
Central said Hanson has worked in a number of leadership positions in marketing, sales, and general management over his nearly 30-year career. He spent four years as president of ConAgra’s Frozen Food division. He was also CEO of Oasis Brands, where he led a turnaround and geographic expansion. He is currently a consultant to consumer packaged goods companies.
Hanson earned a BBA in Management & Marketing and an MBA in Marketing from the School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He currently resides in Scottsdale, Ariz.