Royal Canin Appoints Claire Cahill, Strengthens Management Team To Support National Growth

Royal Canin, the leading pet food manufacturer, has appointed Claire Cahill as an additional National Account Manager. In response to the company’s continued growth, Claire – who has been a Royal Canin Veterinary Business Manager since 2007 – will fulfil the newly created role from 1 October 2012. The new position will see Claire, 29, manage the company’s national corporate accounts and work closely with the sales team and existing National Account Manager to enhance the geographical availability of Royal Canin products. Claire will also be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with numerous veterinary practices across the UK. Commenting on her appointment, Claire said: “This is a great opportunity for me to draw on my experience at Royal Canin and ensure the continual growth of the company within the UK. I’m looking forward to stepping up to the challenge and working closely with the sales teams to raise the profile of Royal Canin’s extensive range of dog and cat diets among our existing clients and veterinary practice prospects.” Andrew Doyle, Veterinary Sales and Marketing Director at Royal Canin, commented: “Claire has demonstrated an unprecedented wealth of knowledge during her time at Royal Canin and her positive attitude towards driving the business forward stands her in good stead for this role. With 10 years industry experience under her belt, Claire is an excellent fit for this role and will further strengthen our National Account Manager team.” Claire, who lives in Ormskirk, Lancashire, trained and qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2002 and later went on to fulfil the role of Head Veterinary Nurse at Rufford Veterinary Group before joining Royal Canin five years ago.

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