Biography

John O’Connor joined Freshpet as Chief Financial Officer in February 2026. He brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience, including extensive tenure in animal health and pet care. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Global Commercial Finance at Zoetis, the world’s largest animal health company. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Thrive Pet Healthcare, a leading veterinary services platform, and held senior finance, investor relations, and capital markets roles at Zoetis and Pfizer. Mr. O’Connor holds a Master of Public Policy Analysis from the College of William & Mary and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the College of William & Mary. He is also a CFA® Charterholder.