Mars ANZ appoints new chief customer officer for petcare arm.

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    "title": "Mars ANZ appoints new chief customer officer for petcare arm.",
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    "excerpt": "Mars ANZ appoints new chief customer officer for petcare arm.\n\nIn his new role, Lokhandwala will manage the Mars Petcare sales organisation across ANZ. (Source: Mars Petcare/ website)\n\nMay 20, 2026 < 1 mins read\n\nMars Australia & New Zealand has appointed Karim Lokhandwala as chief customer officer of its petcare division, effective June 1.\n\nLokhandwala joins the consumer goods manufacturer following more than 15 years at Procter & Gamble (P&G), where he held senior sales and leadership positions across international markets, including Pakistan, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand.\n\nAs P&G's GM of sales for grocery, club, and discounters, he managed commercial strategy and customer growth initiatives.\n\nIn his new role, Lokhandwala will manage the Mars Petcare sales organisation across ANZ.\n\nHis remit includes directing commercial operations for the company's major pet food brands, which include Pedigree, Whiskas, My Dog, and Dine.\n\n\"Karim is a highly experienced leader with a strong long-term strategic lens on building category leadership,\" said Melodie Nye, MD and GM for Mars Petcare ANZ.\n\n\"He inspires teams to think differently and challenge traditional growth models, which are essential for us as we continue to evolve our own business to better meet the changing needs of pet parents.\"\n\nYou have 7 free articles.\n\nLike what you read?",
    "summary": "Mars, Incorporated will hire Karim Lokhandwala as chief customer officer of petcare division on Jun 1st '26.",
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    "published_at": "2026-05-20T06:25:17Z",
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    "article_sentence": "Mars Australia & New Zealand has appointed Karim Lokhandwala as chief customer officer of its petcare division, effective June 1."
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