Covetrus® (NASDAQ: CVET), a global player in animal-health technology and services, announced the appointment of Margie B. Pritchard as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, reporting to Ben Wolin, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Covetrus.
What does Pritchard bring to her new role at Covetrus?
Prior to being named as General Counsel, Pritchard most recently served as Vice President, Deputy Counsel at Covetrus, where she was responsible for corporate and board governance, public reporting, advising investor relations, employment matters including compensation, and providing general legal counsel to executive management.
Pritchard brings over 30 years of experience from a top-tier law firm, in-house general counsel positions and various entrepreneurial endeavors across diverse business sectors.
What were the executives’ thoughts on the appointment?
“Margie has the Interim General Counsel since December 2021, and we are thrilled to have her take up the post as a permanent member of our leadership team. Her breadth of experience and impressive legal acumen have proven to be invaluable, and the Company is fortunate to now more broadly benefit from her trusted guidance and demonstrated ability to help drive Covetrus’ growth,” said Ben Wolin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Covetrus.
“I’m excited to expand my role at Covetrus. As a leader in the global animal-health space, Covetrus has many opportunities for growth and innovation, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to help drive both,” said Margie B. Pritchard. Pritchard is a graduate of Rutgers Law School, Newark, and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
