PetSmart to get a new finance chief

PHOENIX PetSmart has appointed Lawrence Molloy senior vp and cfo, effective late September. In his role, Molloy will be the principal financial officer and will lead all areas of finance including analysis, planning, compliance and reporting, as well as business and financial strategy. He will report to Phil Francis, chairman and ceo.

Molloy comes to PetSmart from Circuit City Stores, where he spent four years in various leadership roles. He most recently served as vp and cfo of retail for the company.