- Jennifer Cullen has been appointed General Manager of Royal Canin’s U.S. Veterinary Business Unit.
- Cullen joins the company from Kenvue, where she led North American commercial operations.
- She will oversee strategic growth of Royal Canin’s veterinary business and strengthen relationships with veterinary professionals.
- The role includes advancing therapeutic nutrition initiatives and supporting future product innovation.
- Cullen joins the Royal Canin North America Leadership Team and will serve as executive sponsor of the company’s Pride Associate Resource Group.
Royal Canin has appointed Jennifer Cullen as General Manager of its U.S. Veterinary Business Unit, adding an experienced healthcare and consumer health executive to lead one of the company’s most strategically important business segments.
Effective June 2026, Cullen joins the Royal Canin North America Leadership Team and will oversee the company’s U.S. veterinary business, with responsibility for driving commercial growth, strengthening partnerships with veterinary professionals, and expanding the company’s therapeutic nutrition portfolio.
Healthcare leadership transitions to animal health
Cullen joins Royal Canin from Kenvue, where she most recently served as Head of Commercial Operations for North America. During her career with both Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson, she held leadership positions spanning sales, marketing, and commercial strategy, including serving as Vice President of the Self Care division.
Royal Canin said her experience building brands, leading high-performing teams, and driving commercial execution will support the company’s continued investment in veterinary nutrition.
Regional President Daryn Brown said Cullen’s expertise will help expand access to therapeutic nutrition while strengthening collaboration with veterinary partners.
Focus on veterinary partnerships and innovation
In her new role, Cullen will lead initiatives designed to grow Royal Canin’s U.S. veterinary business through closer engagement with veterinary clinics and the introduction of new therapeutic nutrition products.
She said the opportunity combines her healthcare background with a purpose-driven mission focused on improving the health of cats and dogs through precise, science-based nutrition.
Cullen added that she looks forward to working closely with veterinarians to increase access to nutritional solutions for pets with specialized health needs.
Supporting Royal Canin’s long-term growth
Cullen holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and has built her career at the intersection of healthcare, commercial strategy, and organizational leadership.
Her appointment reflects Royal Canin’s continued emphasis on expanding its veterinary business while investing in innovation and strengthening relationships across the veterinary profession.
Information sourced from the company’s press release.
