Darren MacDonald ^Leaders

As Petco’s Chief Digital and Innovation Officer, Darren leads the pet specialty retailer’s omnichannel strategy overseeing all aspects of the company’s digital business, including e-commerce, the Petco App, Petco’s online pharmacy, and Petco Wellness – a first-of-its-kind platform making affordable pet insurance and preventative care benefits available to employers nationwide.

Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, Darren is passionate about shaping the next era of retail by championing innovation and incubating new ideas to help Petco deliver a premier omnichannel customer experience. As a leader, he is committed to building world-class teams, promoting professional development, and helping budding entrepreneurs navigate the relationship between risk and reward.

Darren has more than 20 years of global digital strategy and business development experience. He previously managed Walmart’s US e-commerce multi-billion dollar entertainment business, was a key executive at Jet.com, and held senior leadership roles at IAC and Avery Dennison Corporation.