Tim Cofer
Chief Executive Officer
Tim is the Chief Executive Officer of Central Garden & Pet and is responsible for leading the broad, $2.5 billion portfolio of 65+ garden and pet brands with a team of over 6,000 employees across the United States, Europe and China. With over 30 years of experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry, Tim is committed to leading businesses that drive sustainable, profitable growth and create consistent shareholder value. Prior to joining Central in mid-2019, Tim served in key leadership positions and held general management roles, including Chief Growth Officer of Mondelēz International, President of Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa Mondelez International, President of Kraft Foods Europe, President of Kraft Pizza Company and President of Oscar Mayer Foods.
Tim earned a BA in Economics and Political Science from St. Olaf College and received his MBA from the University of Minnesota.