With more than 20 years of experience, as president of VCA Animal Hospitals, Patty will lead VCA’s 35,000 Associates across U.S. and Canada. 

Patty comes with a track record of exceptional execution and consistent focus on the Associate and client experience across categories like health and wellness, baby and children, and personal care. She has held senior roles at companies including Bed, Bath & Beyond, where she served as EVP and Brand President for buybuy BABY, as well as The Honest Company, The Clorox Company, Walmart, Mattel and Beautycounter. 

Patty earned her BSBA from Washington University in St. Louis and her MBA from Harvard Business School. She also has a certificate for Mandarin studies from Fudan University in Shanghai. 

Patty is an active mentor in the HBS community and volunteers for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.