PetSmart appoints CEO as chairman, names new COO

Phoenix -- PetSmart said Friday it has appointed current CEO Robert Moran to also serve as the company’s chairman of the board. Moran, 61, has been president and CEO since 2009, and served as president and COO from 2001 to 2009.



The board of directors also appointed David K. Lenhardt as the company’s new president and COO. Lenhardt, 42, has been with PetSmart since 2000, most recently as executive VP, over store operations, human resources and information systems.



Current CFO Lawrence “Chip” Molloy was named to the additional position of executive VP. Molloy, 50, has added real estate and legal functions to his CFO duties.