The science-led nutrition brand has a new leader
Hill's Pet Nutrition (Hill’s), a division of Colgate-Palmolive (CP) and a global leader in science-led pet nutrition, announced the promotion of Yvonne Hsu to President. She succeeds John Hazlin, who has been named CP’s Chief Growth Officer.
Hsu's appointment is a testament to her deep alignment with Hill's core mission. Her passionate belief in the Hill's purpose, which centres on transforming the lives of pets and their families through science-led nutrition, has been a driving force throughout her career. This commitment combined with her extensive experience in growing science-driven, professionally endorsed brands position her to lead Hill’s into its next chapter of growth and science-driven innovation.
“It's a privilege to lead Hill's Pet Nutrition, a company synonymous with scientific excellence and an unwavering commitment to pet health and well-being,” said Hsu. “As a proud pet parent to Max, Asher, and Annie, I see first hand the impact our nutrition has on pet health. I look forward to building on our strong foundation of innovation and professional advocacy to ensure we continue to deliver industry leading nutrition that meets the evolving needs of pets worldwide and drive growth for Hill's.”
Hsu has extensive experience in animal health, most recently as President and General Manager, Hill’s Pet Nutrition U.S., leading a dynamic business that has achieved strong growth in a continuously changing landscape. Before leading the Hill’s business in the U.S., she was Executive Vice President, Global Growth & Innovation, leading global marketing and customer development, innovation, digital transformation, and data and analytics. She joined Colgate-Palmolive in 2000 and progressed through a series of roles and categories within CP.
Hsu holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University and an MBA from Cornell University's SC Johnson Graduate School of Management in New York.