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Royal Canin Promotes Kira Best to Healthy Pet General Manager
Best brings over a decade of experience to her new role overseeing the Healthy Pet & Pet Specialty portfolio.
Published on Mar. 1, 2026
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Royal Canin has promoted Kira Best to the position of general manager, Healthy Pet & Pet Specialty, reporting to Daryn Brown, the regional president of Royal Canin North America. Best previously served as the vice president of e-commerce and digital, where she developed e-commerce strategies focused on demand generation and productivity, expanded subscription offerings, and supported growth with major e-commerce retailers.
Why it matters
This promotion highlights Royal Canin's commitment to its healthy pet portfolio and serving the evolving needs of pet owners as pets become increasingly integrated into families. Best's expertise and leadership are expected to elevate the company's healthy pet offerings and drive the business forward.
The details
In her new role, Best will oversee Royal Canin's Healthy Pet & Pet Specialty portfolio. She brings over a decade of experience with the company and will be responsible for prioritizing pet health through nutrition. Best holds a bachelor's degree in business administration with a focus on marketing management from the University of Arkansas.
- Kira Best was recently promoted to the position of general manager, Healthy Pet & Pet Specialty at Royal Canin.
The players
Kira Best
The new general manager, Healthy Pet & Pet Specialty at Royal Canin, where she previously served as the vice president of e-commerce and digital.
Daryn Brown
The regional president of Royal Canin North America, to whom Kira Best will report in her new role.
Royal Canin
A pet food company that has promoted Kira Best to the position of general manager, Healthy Pet & Pet Specialty.
What they’re saying
“I'm thrilled to take on a new role supporting our healthy pet portfolio and serving more cats and dogs across North America. Pets have become such a valuable part of our families, and how we feed them feels personal. It's a tremendous privilege to help meet the evolving needs of pet owners, and I'm looking forward to leading this team as we prioritize pet health through nutrition.”
— Kira Best
“Kira's leadership and contributions have been valuable to our brands and our North American Leadership Team. Her passion and expertise will continue elevating our healthy pet portfolio, driving our business forward while also serving our Purpose: A Better World for Pets.”
— Daryn Brown, Regional President, Royal Canin North America
The takeaway
This promotion of Kira Best to general manager of Royal Canin's Healthy Pet & Pet Specialty portfolio underscores the company's commitment to prioritizing pet health and nutrition as pets become increasingly integrated into families. Best's expertise and leadership are expected to drive growth and innovation in this segment.
