Thrive Pet Healthcare names new CEO

Thrive Pet Healthcare (Thrive) has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO), Tad Stahel. Stahel’s new position at Thrive will start June 12, 2023. According to a release from Thrive, Stahel previously worked at DaVita, one of the largest providers of kidney care services in the US, where he served as group vice president.

Thrive Pet Healthcare CEO Tad Stahel.

"Tad is a dynamic, values-driven business leader with an excellent track record delivering best-in-class care in the healthcare space," said Jasen Trautwein, DVM, founder and chief visionary officer of Thrive. "We are thrilled to welcome Tad, and I'm confident his collaborative nature and commitment to providing exceptional care make him a strong fit to lead Thrive."¹

Prior to DaVita, Stahel served as senior vice president of Matria Healthcare (now Optum Care Management Solutions), where he was responsible for field leadership supporting patients with complex diseases, including diabetes, heart failure, and pain management.

"I am inspired by Thrive's commitment to nurturing people and pets through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care," stated Stahel in the release. "I am looking forward to working side-by-side with a dedicated team of veterinary professionals and hospital teams who genuinely care about pets and the people who love them. Together, we'll continue building the most connected pet healthcare ecosystem to serve more people and pets."¹

"Following an extensive selection process, we are confident that Tad's commitment to medical excellence, strong team building skills, and well-honed strategic and operational know how make him a great fit to lead Thrive into its next phase of growth," said Hadley Mullin, chairwoman of the board and senior managing director at TSG Consumer Partners. "We are excited to welcome Tad and are confident he is well positioned to further grow Thrive's connected and trusted veterinary network."¹

Stahel will succeed Odis Pirtle, who has decided to step down from his role to pursue personal passions after more than 20 years in the veterinary industry.

Reference

Thrive Pet Healthcare appoints Tad Stahel as CEO. News release. Thrive Pet Healthcare. May 18, 2023. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thrive-pet-healthcare-appoints-tad-stahel-as-ceo-301827922.html