Patrick van Helden

Patrick van Helden has a diverse work experience in the pet industry, spanning over two decades. Patrick started their career in 1999 as a Marketing Assistant/Product Manager at Muskator-Werke GmbH, where they worked until 2005. During this time, they gained experience in the pet food and snacks sector.

In 2005, Patrick joined Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH as a Purchasing Manager, focusing on private label purchasing management. Patrick was responsible for tasks such as supplier selection and negotiation, as well as managing packaging, ingredients, and logistic aspects. Patrick held this role for over 11 years, leaving in 2017.

After leaving Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH, Patrick joined zooplus AG as a Senior Purchasing Manager. Patrick oversaw brand purchasing in major categories, including dog and cat food, and cat litter. Their responsibilities included managing relationships with brand suppliers and handling a purchasing volume of over 150 million euros. Patrick worked in this role until September 2019.

Following their time at zooplus AG, Patrick returned to Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH in October 2019 as the Head of Corporate Purchasing Brands International. In this role, they provided leadership for an international purchasing team, focusing on lead brand suppliers in major categories for the entire Fressnapf Group. Patrick held this position until August 2020.

In August 2020, Patrick was promoted to the role of Head of Purchasing Brand - Corporate/Multinational at Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH. Patrick continued to lead an international purchasing team and was responsible for major category suppliers, managing a purchasing volume of over 350 million euros. Patrick held this position until November 2021.

Currently, Patrick is working at AlphaPet Ventures GmbH as the Director of Strategic Sourcing. Patrick started in December 2021 and was subsequently promoted to the role of Vice President of Strategic Sourcing in April 2023. Further details about their tenure in this position are not provided.

Patrick van Helden's education history includes two notable achievements. From 1999 to 2002, they attended Walter-Eucken-Berufskolleg Düsseldorf, where they earned a degree in Werbekaufmann. Later in 2003, they enrolled in IHK Köln and completed the Werbefachwirt (IHK) / Bachelor Professional (CCI) of Marketingcommunications program. In the summary provided, no field of study information is available.