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Petco (Nasdaq: WOOF) adds ex-TJX CFO Jeffrey Naylor as audit chair

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Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. reported board changes effective August 1, 2026. Director Cameron Breitner resigned from the board and its committees, with the company stating his resignation was not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies or practices.

The board appointed Jeffrey Naylor as an independent Class I director and Chair of the Audit Committee, effective immediately after the resignation. The board determined he qualifies as independent under Nasdaq rules and Rule 10A-3 and noted he is a designee of controlling stockholder Scooby Aggregator, LP under a Stockholder’s Agreement. Naylor will enter into Petco’s standard director indemnification agreement and receive compensation under its director compensation program. A press release dated August 3, 2026 announced his appointment.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Resignation date July 31, 2026 Date Cameron Breitner resigned from Petco’s Board of Directors
Effective time of board changes 12:01 am on August 1, 2026 Time Breitner’s resignation and Naylor’s appointment became effective
Press release date August 3, 2026 Date Petco announced Naylor’s appointment in a press release
Retail locations more than 1,500 Petco stores Store count across the U.S., Mexico and Chile described in the company overview
Animals placed in homes over 7 million animals Number of animals Petco Love has helped place through in-store adoption events since 1999
independent Class I director regulatory
"appointed Jeffrey Naylor as an independent Class I director"
An independent Class I director is a member of a company’s board who is not an executive, major shareholder, or otherwise tied to the company, and who occupies a Class I seat in a staggered board system where directors in different classes stand for election in different years. For investors this matters because such directors provide outsider oversight and continuity—like a nonpartisan referee on a rotating team roster—reducing conflicts of interest and helping ensure decisions protect shareholder value over time.
Audit Committee regulatory
"appointed as a member and Chair of the Audit Committee"
A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.
Stockholder’s Agreement regulatory
"for purposes of that certain Stockholder’s Agreement, dated as of January 19, 2021"
indemnification agreement regulatory
"will enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement for directors"
An indemnification agreement is a contract in which one party promises to cover losses, costs, or legal claims that another party might face, acting like a tailored safety net or private insurance policy. For investors, it matters because such agreements shift potential financial risk away from a company or its officers and onto the indemnifier, which can affect a company’s future liabilities, cash flow and how risky the investment appears during deal-making or litigation.
Regulation FD regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure"
Regulation FD is a rule that prevents company insiders, like executives, from sharing important information with some people before others get it. It matters because it helps ensure all investors have equal access to key news, making the stock market fairer and reducing chances of insider trading.

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FAQ

What board changes did Petco (WOOF) disclose in August 2026?
Petco disclosed that Cameron Breitner resigned from its Board of Directors effective 12:01 am on August 1, 2026, and that Jeffrey Naylor was appointed the same day as an independent Class I director and Audit Committee Chair, filling the resulting vacancy.

Who is Jeffrey Naylor and what is his new role at Petco (WOOF)?
Jeffrey Naylor is a veteran retail finance executive and former Chief Financial Officer of The TJX Companies, Inc. He has been appointed to Petco’s Board of Directors as an independent Class I director and will serve as Chair of the Audit Committee effective August 1, 2026.

When was Jeffrey Naylor’s appointment to Petco (WOOF) effective and what committees will he serve on?
Naylor’s appointment became effective immediately upon the 12:01 am August 1, 2026 effective time of Cameron Breitner’s resignation. He joins the Board as an independent Class I director and will serve as both a member and Chair of the Audit Committee.

How is Jeffrey Naylor classified under Nasdaq rules at Petco (WOOF)?
Petco’s board determined that Jeffrey Naylor qualifies as an independent director under Nasdaq listing rules and Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, allowing him to serve on, and chair, the company’s Audit Committee with the required independence.

What is Scooby Aggregator LP’s connection to Jeffrey Naylor’s appointment at Petco (WOOF)?
Jeffrey Naylor is deemed a designee of Scooby Aggregator, LP, Petco’s controlling stockholder, under a Stockholder’s Agreement dated January 19, 2021. His designation reflects rights granted to Scooby Aggregator LP to identify certain director candidates for the company’s board.

How large is Petco’s retail footprint mentioned alongside this board change for WOOF?
Petco highlights a network of more than 1,500 stores across the U.S., Mexico and Chile. These locations, plus its online channels and Petco app, support its integrated omni-channel model for pet products, services, and veterinary offerings mentioned in the company overview.

What animal welfare impact does Petco (WOOF) reference in this disclosure?
Through its nonprofit Petco Love, founded in 1999, Petco reports having helped find homes for over 7 million animals via in-store adoption events. The company partners with thousands of local animal welfare groups to support pet adoptions nationwide as part of its mission.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2026

 

 

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-39878

81-1005932

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

10850 Via Frontera

 

San Diego, California

 

92127

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (858) 453-7845

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2 below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share

 

WOOF

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 31, 2026, Cameron Breitner resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (the “Company”) and the Board’s committees, effective as of 12:01 am on August 1, 2026 (the “Effective Time”). Mr. Breitner’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the Company or on any matter related to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

 

On August 1, 2026, the Board appointed Jeffrey Naylor as an independent Class I director, effective immediately upon the Effective Time, to fill the vacancy on the Board created by Mr. Breitner’s departure, to hold office until the next election of Class I directors and until his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation, removal, retirement or disqualification. The Board determined that Mr. Naylor qualifies as an independent director under the Nasdaq listing rules and Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for purposes of serving on the Board and the Audit Committee of the Board (the “Audit Committee”). In connection with his appointment to the Board, Mr. Naylor was also appointed as a member and Chair of the Audit Committee, effective immediately upon the Effective Time.

 

Mr. Naylor served as Senior Corporate Advisor of the TJX Companies, Inc. (“TJX”), a retail company of apparel and home fashions, between 2013 and 2014. Prior to that, he served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of TJX, between 2012 and 2013; as its Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, between 2009 and 2012; as its Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative and Business Development Officer, between 2007 and 2009; as its Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, between 2006 and 2007; and as its Chief Financial Officer between 2004 and 2006. Prior to joining TJX, Mr. Naylor served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Big Lots, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of Dade Behring, Inc.; and Vice President, Controller of The Limited, Inc. He is currently serving on the boards of Synchrony Financial, a premier consumer financial services company, and Wayfair, Inc., an e-commerce retailer of home furnishings and decor.

 

Mr. Naylor is deemed to be a designee of Scooby Aggregator, LP (“Principal Stockholder”), the Company’s controlling stockholder, for purposes of that certain Stockholder’s Agreement, dated as of January 19, 2021, by and among the Company and the Principal Stockholder. Mr. Naylor does not have any family relationships with any director or executive officer of the Company, and there are no transactions in which Mr. Naylor has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

The Company will enter into its standard form of indemnification agreement for directors and certain officers with Mr. Naylor, a copy of which was previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed with the Securities and Exchange commission (the “SEC”) on December 3, 2020), and the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference. In addition, as an independent director of the Board, Mr. Naylor will receive compensation under the Company’s director compensation program as described in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the SEC on May 14, 2026.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 3, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Naylor to the Board. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

 

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit

Number

Description

99.1

Press Release, dated August 3, 2026

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Date:

August 3, 2026

By:

/s/ Giovanni Insana

 

 

 

Name: Giovanni Insana
Title: Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Petco Appoints Jeffrey Naylor to Board of Directors

Former CFO of The TJX Companies, Inc. and retail veteran to serve as Audit Committee Chair, bringing deep financial and operational expertise to further support Petco's strategic initiatives

SAN DIEGO, August 3, 2026 — Petco Health & Wellness Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOOF) today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Naylor, former Chief Financial Officer of TJX Companies, to its Board of Directors, effective August 1, 2026. In addition to his role on the Board, Mr. Naylor will serve as Chair of the company’s Audit Committee.

 

Mr. Naylor brings over two decades of leadership experience as a seasoned finance and operations executive within the retail sector. He currently serves as Chair of the Board and as a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees of Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF), and as a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Wayfair (NYSE: W). Until recently, he also served as a Director and member of the Audit and Finance Committees at Dollar Tree (Nasdaq: DTLR). From 2004 to 2014, Mr. Naylor served in multiple senior leadership roles at The TJX Companies, Inc. including Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Prior to TJX, Mr. Naylor held CFO and senior leadership roles at Big Lots, Inc., Dade Behring, Inc., and The Limited, Inc.

 

"I am thrilled to welcome Jeff to our Board of Directors at this pivotal time as we reposition the business for a stronger future," said Joel Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of Petco. "Jeff is a highly accomplished retail leader with a proven track record of driving profitable growth, operational discipline and financial excellence. As we execute on our 'Reach for the Sky' strategy, his deep financial acumen and extensive boardroom experience will be invaluable. I look forward to working closely with him to strengthen our economic model and create long-term value for all our stakeholders."

 

"I am excited to join Petco's Board of Directors during such a dynamic period of transformation for the company," said Naylor. "Petco is a category-defining leader in pet health and wellness, and I see tremendous opportunities to build on the company's strengthening retail fundamentals and integrated omni-channel model. I look forward to partnering with Joel, the leadership team, and the rest of the Board to support our strategy for long-term profitable growth."

 

 

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About Petco:
We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We nurture the pet-human bond in the aisles of more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Chile. Customers experience our exclusive selection of pet care products, services, expertise and membership offerings in stores and online at petco.com, and on the

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Petco app. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for over 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

 

Investor Relations:

Roxanne Meyer

InvestorRelations@petco.com

 

 

Media Contact:
Ventura Olvera
pressinquiries@petco.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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