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Kristin Peck

Chief Executive Officer & Director, Zoetis

Search every verified Kristin Peck interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Kristin Peck, CEO of Zoetis, discussed leadership and the company’s strategic direction in a September 2026 episode of the Conference Board’s C-Suite Perspectives podcast. She described her leadership approach as focused on inspiring people to achieve more than they thought possible and emphasized the company’s purpose of advancing care for animals. Peck also highlighted the connection between animal health and broader societal issues, stating that food security is national security and noting that 70% of infectious diseases in humans are zoonotic, meaning they originate in animals. She expressed a belief that culture is a competitive advantage. In an August 2026 earnings call, Peck addressed Zoetis’s revised financial guidance amid a more competitive and value-conscious market environment. She stated that the company was adapting to current market conditions without assuming they would improve, citing continued pressure across key animal franchises and challenges with veterinary visits and affordability. Peck noted that Zoetis was not changing list prices for its products but was instead investing in growth-to-net initiatives, which she described as a permanent structural change. She reiterated confidence in the long-term fundamentals of animal health and the strength of the company’s portfolio and pipeline.

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“I think one of the most fundamental and important parts of every society is the ability to feed their society. Food security is national security and I think that's clearer and clearer as well as the fact that from a one health perspective 70% of infectious disease in humans is zoonotic. It means it started in an animal. So taking good care of your animals whether that be your livestock or that is your pets also help”

“First and foremost, it starts with our purpose, which you mentioned, which is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. It's not enough to just meet today's needs. It's about increasing the level of care and raising the bar every year. And I think we do that by focusing on where the unmet medical need exists. Whether that's in companion animals or in livestock. As you focus on companion animal”

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