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Francesca Mahoney

VP of Sustainability
Petco

As Vice President, Sustainability, Francesca is responsible for delivering on Petco’s commitment to drive positive societal change through accelerated sustainability efforts within the pet health and wellness company’s business, industry, as well as the world at large.

An accomplished retail leader, Francesca works cross-functionally with key areas of Petco’s enterprise – such as operations, merchandise, and supply chain – to advance sustainability and drive strategic growth.

Francesca is passionate about preserving the health of our planet to help current and future generations of pets and people thrive. She has been a driving force in Petco’s industry-leading commitment to increase its assortment of sustainable pet products to 50% by the end of 2025.

Francesca has spent more than a decade transforming teams, building brands and leading strategies for renowned companies. Before joining Petco, she spent more than a decade at Target Corporation, in a variety of merchandising and marketing roles.

Francesca holds a bachelor’s degree in consumer science and retail from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is based at Petco’s National Support Center in San Diego.

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Driving Sustainable Behaviors From Store to Home

Join Petco and Inspire Brands in a session that delves into the pivotal role retailers and store locations play in catalyzing sustainable behaviors. Discover innovative techniques that blend retail environments with sustainable initiatives, creating ... View More

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Best Paw Forward: Turning Companywide Commitment into Purpose-Driven Performance

While many companies now understand the value of dedicated ESG leadership, there remains no real playbook for how to get started. Here’s how ESG practitioners can standardize sustainability-forward operations and innovation across workstreams. ... View More

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How Sustainable Choices for Pet Parents Can Drive Industry Transformation

Progress in pet care sustainability will require industry-wide alignment on key challenges and opportunities. While Petco’s sustainable products commitment is a solid first step, our aim is to make ESG an industry-wide priority to meet the expectat... View More

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