IPN appoints Arthur van Benthem as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Strategic UK and European Growth
Van Benthem has extensive experience working with management teams and private equity owners to grow and develop international businesses. With a background in sales & marketing, he has held executive leadership roles across several markets in EMEA, USA, and the Asia/Pacific region with companies such as Unilever, the Coca-Cola Company, Royal FrieslandCampina, Imperial Brands and most recently Dunlop.
Richard Page, Chairman, said: “We are delighted to welcome Arthur to IPN. He is a leader of the highest calibre with extensive brand, financial, strategy and leadership experience and a proven hands-on experience in leading complex operations and driving international growth. Supported by our majority owner CapVest, we have ambitious plans to grow IPN through organic and acquisitive growth and positioning the company as an international pet foot leader. With his extensive experience and insight Arthur will lead our team to realise these exciting plans.”
A Dutch national, Van Benthem holds an MBA from Rotterdam School of Management and degrees from Delft University of Technology, the Warton School and Mercer University. He serves as Supervisory Board member and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee of TIAS School for Business and Society, and has worked as a senior external advisor for Bain & Company as well as McKinsey.
Headquartered in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, with manufacturing facilities also in Kinmel, North Wales, IPN is best known for its high-quality natural dog meals and pet treats under the “Harringtons” and “Wagg” brands. With a strong commitment to natural, high-quality ingredients, IPN is dedicated to providing affordable and nutritious pet food that supports the health and well-being of pets. The firm was acquired by international investment firm and buy-and-build specialist CapVest in 2020 and subsequently acquired Pet Food UK in 2021 along with its high quality and distinctively branded premium dog and cat pet food brands “Aatu”, “Barking Heads” and “Meowing Heads”.
