Nauman’s promotion comes amid the departure of CMO Tariq Hassan, who is leaving Petco to become chief marketing and digital customer experience officer at McDonald’s USA. Nauman will report to Petco CEO Ron Coughlin and will oversee the company’s integrated marketing strategy.
Nauman and David Hallisey, who was recently promoted to the newly created role of chief communications officer, have been integral to Petco’s “transformation” and played a critical role in its “evolution from a traditional retailer to a leading health and wellness ecosystem,” according to a company spokesperson.