UK Pet Food appoints Rupert Phillips as new chairman
The association itself will also be focused on Safety and Standards – one of its ‘core pillars’, alongside nutrition and sustainability
UK Pet Food, the trade association for the UK Pet Food industry, has appointed Rupert Phillips, managing director of Pet (UK & Ireland) at Spectrum Brands, as its new chairman.
According to UK Pet Food, Phillips is well-equipped to lead UK Pet Food alongside the team over the next two years, bringing a wealth of commercial experience and a keen interest in trade.
During his tenure, Phillips will focus on navigating the new political landscape in the UK as there will be elections across the globe. The association itself will also be focused on Safety and Standards – one of its “core pillars”, alongside nutrition and sustainability.
Phillips said: “In this busy environment, my focus alongside the team will be on ensuring we continue to be a strong voice for the industry on matters such as facilitating trade and advocating for regulatory alignment across the EU.”
Michael Bellingham, UK Pet Food CEO, added: “Under the headline of Safety & Standards, we will be communicating proactively about the role of prepared pet food in delivering safe and sustainable nutrition for our pets whilst promoting what it means to be a member of UK Pet Food and the best practice our members sign up to.”
