Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.
Vice President, Central Eastern Europe
Location: Ideally Poland, but location across Central Eastern Europe region would be considered.
Continuing a Legacy. Shaping the Future.
This opportunity arises following the sudden passing of our respected colleague and leader, Robert Kaszyński. As we seek the next leader for this role, we do so with gratitude for his legacy and a commitment to continuing the values he championed every day.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the President International, the Vice President, Central Eastern Europe will lead our businesses across Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Romania.
This is a significant leadership role with full responsibility for the commercial performance, operational effectiveness and strategic direction of the region. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team, oversee regional P&L performance and play a key role in advancing our long-term growth ambitions.
We are seeking a commercially curious and strategically minded leader who can assess what is already working well, identify untapped opportunities, and amplify our existing strengths to accelerate growth.
You will understand distribution-led business models, know how to unlock value from customer relationships, teams, capabilities and market position, and have the ability to translate strategy into practical execution. You will understand the animal health landscape including pharmaceuticals and nutrition manufacturing partners.
What Success Looks Like
Over the first 12 months, you will:
Develop a clear regional strategy that creates greater alignment and collaboration across the region.
Strengthen commercial performance through sustainable revenue and profit growth.
Build on existing customer and manufacturing partner relationships whilst identifying opportunities to expand market share, including exploring and leveraging adjacent channels.
Drive operational efficiency and organisational effectiveness.
Enhance employee engagement and leadership capability across the region.
Support the continued evolution of Covetrus as the leading animal health technology and services company globally.
What We're Looking For
We are interested in leaders who combine commercial acumen with extensive market knowledge and strong people leadership.
You'll likely bring:
Significant senior leadership experience with full P&L responsibility.
Experience leading multi-country regional operations within a matrix organisation.
A track record of driving commercial growth within a distribution, healthcare or adjacent sector.
The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
Strong customer focus and experience building long-term commercial partnerships.
Experience leading, developing and inspiring high-performing teams across multiple geographies.
The confidence to challenge constructively whilst bringing people with you.
A collaborative leadership style aligned to a people-first culture.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who can recognise the strength of what has been built and work with our teams to take the business to its next stage of growth.
Why Covetrus?
Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. Serving more than 100,000 customers worldwide, we bring together products, services and technology into a connected platform that helps veterinary professionals deliver the best possible care.
Our culture is built around our core values: Do Good, Never Settle, Give Power, Be Passionate and Share the Customer Goal.
We believe our people are our greatest strength and are committed to creating an environment where individuals can grow, contribute and make a meaningful impact on the future of animal health.
For more information please contact [email protected]
Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Significant senior leadership experience with full P&L responsibility
- Experience leading multi-country regional operations within a matrix organization
- Track record of driving commercial growth within distribution, healthcare, or an adjacent sector
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution
- Strong customer focus and experience building long-term commercial partnerships
- Experience leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams across multiple geographies
- Knowledge of distribution-led business models and the animal health landscape
- Understanding of pharmaceuticals and nutrition manufacturing partners
- Collaborative leadership style aligned to a people-first culture
Covetrus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covetrus and has not been reviewed or approved by Covetrus.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as a notable part of the package, including paid holidays and vacation time, with additional mention of paid sick leave in some cases. Time-off flexibility is also referenced positively via flexible or “unlimited” PTO for certain roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision insurance are presented as core, standard offerings with broad coverage categories. Health insurance is characterized as reasonably solid in coverage even if not positioned as best-in-class.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is available and is repeatedly paired with mention of a company match structure. The match is framed as present but modest compared with richer market alternatives.
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What We Do
Covetrus specializes in the production and distribution, inventory management, software and prescription management for veterinary care. Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We’re bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine, with more than 5,500 employees, serving over 100,000 customers around the globe.
