Biography

Nicki Baty joined Freshpet as Chief Operating Officer in September 2024. She brings extensive operational and leadership experience managing brands across the UK, Europe and the U.S. Over her nearly 20-year tenure at Colgate-Palmolive, Ms. Baty held a variety of roles. She most recently served as President & General Manager of Hill’s Pet Nutrition U.S. from 2020 to 2024, where she executed a strategic plan to drive growth and scale a multi-billion-dollar business. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President of Global Sales & General Manager of Latin America and Asia for Hill’s Pet Nutrition, General Manager of the Nordic Region, General Manager of the Netherlands, and European Customer Development Director. From 2000 to 2005, she held various roles at Unilever in the UK. Ms. Baty holds a degree in Law and Business from the University of Warwick.