David Reeder to Join Chewy as Chief Financial Officer
Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) announced the appointment of David Reeder as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 14, 2024. Reeder joins Chewy from GlobalFoundries, Inc., where he served as CFO since 2020. He brings extensive experience from leading semiconductor manufacturer and insurance companies, as well as technology giants like Cisco Systems, Inc. and Broadcom Inc.
12/06/2023 - 04:13 PM
Reeder will assume the CFO role early next year
Interim CFO Stacy Bowman will continue to serve as the Chief Accounting Officer
PLANTATION, Fla. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) (“Chewy”), a trusted destination for pet parents and partners everywhere, announced today the appointment of David Reeder as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 14, 2024.
David joins Chewy from GlobalFoundries, Inc., a leading semiconductor manufacturer, where he has served as CFO since 2020 and led their financial strategy, including their 2021 initial public offering. David previously served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tower Hill Insurance Group, as well as President and CEO of Lexmark International Inc. Earlier in his career, David was CFO at Electronics for Imaging, Inc., and he also held executive roles at Cisco Systems, Inc., Broadcom Inc., and Texas Instruments Inc.
"David is a highly experienced finance executive who has driven strong results across a range of complex industries,” said Sumit Singh, CEO of Chewy. “I am excited for David to join Chewy and to play an important role in driving long-term, profitable and capital efficient growth as we execute on key strategic priorities across our business.”
“Chewy is a beloved brand and a world-class enterprise, whose sustained growth, significant margin expansion and operational excellence continue to elevate the pet category,” said David Reeder. “I am thrilled to join Chewy’s leadership team and couldn’t be more excited about the road ahead."
David is currently a member of the board of directors of Alphawave IP Group plc. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Arkansas and a Master of Business Administration degree from Southern Methodist University.
Upon David’s arrival, interim CFO Stacy Bowman will continue serving as Chewy’s Chief Accounting Officer.
About Chewy
Our mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. We believe that we are the preeminent online source for pet products, supplies and prescriptions as a result of our broad selection of high-quality products and services, which we offer at competitive prices and deliver with an exceptional level of care and a personal touch to build brand loyalty and drive repeat purchasing. We seek to continually develop innovative ways for our customers to engage with us, as our website and mobile app allow our pet parents to manage their pets’ health, wellness, and merchandise needs, while enabling them to conveniently shop for our products. We partner with approximately 3,500 of the best and most trusted brands in the pet industry offering approximately 110,000 products and services offerings, to bring what we believe is a high-bar, customer-centric experience to our customers.
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Who is the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY)?
David Reeder has been appointed as the new CFO of Chewy, Inc.
When will David Reeder assume the CFO role at Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY)?
David Reeder will assume the CFO role at Chewy, Inc. on February 14, 2024.
Where did David Reeder work before joining Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY)?
Before joining Chewy, David Reeder worked at GlobalFoundries, Inc. as the CFO.
What is David Reeder's experience prior to joining Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY)?
David Reeder has extensive experience in leading semiconductor manufacturing, insurance, and technology companies like Tower Hill Insurance Group, Lexmark International Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., and Broadcom Inc.
