New executive director at Pet Sustainability Coalition
The US based Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC) has appointed Jim Lamancusa as the organization's new executive director.
Lamancusa brings a business growth-oriented perspective to driving sustainability impact throughout the pet industry, said that organization. He has proven track record of leadership, entrepreneurial experience, sustainability initiatives, and new product development, said the PSC.
He brings 20 years of expertise as a champion of explosive, sustainability-focused high-growth businesses. As one of the Eco-Products’ first employees, he helped grow the brand from $1m to $75m in five years and a successful exit. He has held senior leadership positions in several CPG brands and most recently founded Cusa Tea and Coffee in 2015 and led them to a successful exit last April.
“I’m elated that Jim will lead PSC. He is what our industry needs in this key role,” said PSC co-founder and first executive director, Caitlyn Dudas, who will remain with the organization as senior advisor.
Interim executive director, Donald Castellucci, remains as COO. Director of member services, Erin Haas, and director of marketing, Kristen Smith, round out the existing leadership team reporting to Lamancusa.
The PSC partners with brands, producers, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers, creating roadmaps for a company’s journey toward sustainability and providing detailed support every step of the way. It offers hands-on project support and consulting covering a wide range of sustainability topics including supplier questionnaires, life cycle assessments, carbon accounting, codes of conduct, employee engagement, and energy and waste facility audits. At an industry level, PSC convenes experts to help the industry tackle some of the most significant issues facing the pet space: sustainable packaging and responsible ingredient sourcing.