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David Haworth, DVM, PhD

Venture Partner
Vetted Capital Partners

David Haworth is a highly sought-after advisor and consultant to some of the largest and smallest organizations in the animal health and wellness space.  He serves on numerous boards including the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and DOG TV and Chairs the Scientific Working Group of the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI).

David Haworth, DVM, PhD

Venture Partner
Vetted Capital Partners

David Haworth, DVM, PhD

Venture Partner
Vetted Capital Partners

David Haworth is a highly sought-after advisor and consultant to some of the largest and smallest organizations in the animal health and wellness space.  He serves on numerous boards including the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and DOG TV and Chairs the Scientific Working Group of the Human-Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI).  He is a venture partner for Vetted Capital Partners and Ani.vc, and serves on the Executive Committee of VANE (Veterinary Angel Network).  Most recently, he was an Executive Vice-President at Embark Veterinary, responsible for Science and Business Development.  Prior to Embark, he was the co-founder and president of Vidium Animal Health, a genomic diagnostics company, and helped lead it to a successful acquisition.  He is also a former President of PetSmart Charities in the US and Canada as well as the former President & CEO of Morris Animal Foundation, providing millions of dollars in grants for veterinary medical research.  Prior to his work in non-profits, he served in multiple positions at Pfizer Animal Health (now Zoetis, Inc.) for over 11 years.  He and his wife, Claudia, reside with their dog Breckenridge in Montana.

 

Nico Chereque

Founder
Smart Pet Collective

Nico Chereque

Founder
Smart Pet Collective

Nico Chereque

Founder
Smart Pet Collective
 

Steve Lin

BU General Manager
Qingmu Tec
    • General Manger (Pet segment representing Hills and Nutramax as China exclusive distributor) 
    • Solid Gold pet food - General Manger (China) - Grow Solid Gold China business into #1 US pet food brand in China during service.
    • Petco - Country Manager (China)

Steve Lin

BU General Manager
Qingmu Tec

Steve Lin

BU General Manager
Qingmu Tec
    • General Manger (Pet segment representing Hills and Nutramax as China exclusive distributor) 
    • Solid Gold pet food - General Manger (China) - Grow Solid Gold China business into #1 US pet food brand in China during service.
    • Petco - Country Manager (China)
 

Alex Perez-Tenessa

Founder & CEO
Trendio

Alex Perez-Tenessa

Founder & CEO
Trendio

Alex Perez-Tenessa

Founder & CEO
Trendio
WHIS 2025 Report
 

Chloe DiVita

Director of Growth
Pet Sustainability Coalition

Chloe DiVita

Director of Growth
Pet Sustainability Coalition

Chloe DiVita

Director of Growth
Pet Sustainability Coalition
 

Mark Florence

CEO
Brisby

Mark Florence

CEO
Brisby

Mark Florence

CEO
Brisby
 

Mark Florence

CEO
Brisby

Mark Florence

CEO
Brisby

Mark Florence

CEO
Brisby
 

Carlos Herrera

Founder & CEO
Anymal

Carlos Herrera

Founder & CEO
Anymal

Carlos Herrera

Founder & CEO
Anymal
 

Jaime Bochet

Associate Director
Circa Healthcare

Jaime Bochet

Associate Director
Circa Healthcare

Jaime Bochet

Associate Director
Circa Healthcare