Our people
make a difference
We have a great passion for pets, and have partnered extensively with our people, pet parents, customers, and suppliers to ensure every aspect of your pet’s life is well taken care of.
Get to know our people
With over 25 years of experience as a leading pet food producer, we’re committed to the health and well-being of your beloved pet(s). Our diverse product range covers all categories of food for both dogs and cats, designed for all quality tiers and distribution channels. With 12 state-of-the-art factories across Europe, we cover more than 400 customers in over 35 countries. Our team of almost 3000 colleagues share a common goal: to make tomorrow a better place for people and pets. At PPF, we’re not just food producers; we’re partners in pet care, dedicated to creating positive change, one bowl at a time.
Inspiring stories from our people
What is your approach to leading your procurement team?
People count. My team and I work for a great company, and PPF’s approach to managing its people is impressive. I have found it more effective to relate to my team less as a group and more as individuals. Each one has a unique approach to their work and to solving problems. It would be counterproductive to see it otherwise.
Which of PPF’s values are most important to you?
The company’s commitment to the well-being of its employees is impressive. For me, this commitment extends into the quality and health of the products PPF produces. I have always loved what I do and my pets are my standard. It is all interconnected. We make an incredible range of products, each safe and healthy. No pet owner should ever have to worry about this!
Meet our diverse team
Meet our management team
Matthew Austin
Matthew Austin brings extensive international leadership experience across branded and own-label consumer goods, food, confectionery and entertainment businesses. He began his career in commercial leadership roles at Wrigley and later held senior general management positions at Mars. He subsequently served as CEO UK & Ireland at Lindt & Sprüngli before joining Hasbro, where his senior executive roles included President & GM Europe & Asia and EVP & Chief Revenue Officer, with full P&L accountability for global sales and marketing.
Most recently, Matthew served as Chief Brand & Strategy Officer at Samworth Brothers, a privately owned UK food manufacturer with more than 12,000 employees. In this role, he led the company’s long-term strategic roadmap, transformation agenda and branded portfolio.
Matthew has a strong track record of driving growth, improving profitability, simplifying portfolios, building customer-led commercial strategies and creating high-performing teams. As Chief Executive Officer of PPF, he will guide the company through its next phase, with a focus on accelerated growth, a stronger customer proposition and the continued development of PPF.
Emmanuelle Orth
Emmanuelle Orth brings extensive international finance leadership experience in the FMCG sector, with deep expertise in business partnering, strategic planning, risk management, finance transformation and talent development. She spent more than 20 years at Mars, holding senior finance roles across its Petcare, Food and Chocolate businesses, as well as Internal Audit.
She later joined Ferrero as CFO Europe, leading the finance function for the company’s largest region, spanning 28 markets and nine factories within a multibillion-euro business.
As Group Chief Financial Officer of PPF, Emmanuelle leads both the finance and information technology functions, including digital transformation. She plays a key role in driving disciplined value creation, cash generation, investment prioritization and robust financial governance to support PPF’s continued growth.
Livia Sarkadi
Livia Sarkadi first joined the Partner in Pet Food Group in 2007 and returned in 2025 as Chief HR and Legal Officer. With over 20 years of professional experience in HR and legal functions at multinational environments, she now leads the Group’s people- and compliance-strategy across its domestic operations and European network. Prior to joining the Group, she held senior roles at Delhaize Group, Michelin, and Accor, where she drove business process optimisation and led organisational development initiatives.
In her current role, Livia focuses on talent development, legal compliance and strengthening employee engagement, supporting the growth of the Budapest-based European pet food business. She holds formal qualifications in HR (CIPD) and an MBA and firmly believes that sustainable excellence is achieved through building a motivated and passionate team, anchored in integrity and collaboration.
Menno Oosterhoff
Menno Oosterhoff brings more than 25 years of international FMCG experience across branded and private-label businesses, with a strong track record of leading commercial growth strategies in diverse markets and channels.
Before joining PPF in 2026 as Chief Commercial Officer, Menno held senior leadership positions at Procter & Gamble, Royal FrieslandCampina, WEPA Group and Hero Group. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive expertise across European, Middle Eastern, African and North American markets.
As Chief Commercial Officer of PPF, Menno is responsible for strengthening the company’s commercial strategy and sharpening its route-to-market approach, placing customers and consumers at the center of every decision. He focuses on building strong retail partnerships and ensuring that PPF delivers sustainable value across the entire pet food category.
Menno believes that retailer pet food brands play a vital role in helping retailers achieve their category growth ambitions while delighting pet parents with high-quality, value-for-money products.
Robert Pekar
Robert Pekar joins Partner in Pet Food as Chief Operations Officer, bringing extensive international experience in operations and supply chain leadership across leading global FMCG companies, including Mars and Danone. Throughout his career, he has led complex, multi-site manufacturing networks and end-to-end supply chain organizations.
Robert is a seasoned senior executive with a strong track record of improving operational performance and delivering large-scale transformations. His leadership is focused on ensuring reliable service, high quality, cost competitiveness, and the highest safety and quality standards.
Known for his accessible and engaging leadership style, Robert builds diverse, high-performing teams and fosters strong cross-functional collaboration in complex, multicultural environments. He combines a hands-on operating approach with a strategic, enterprise-first mindset and a strong commitment to integrity.