Carnivore Meat Company Appoints Sergey Agafonkin As Chief Financial Officer

(PRESS RELEASE) GREEN BAY, WI — Carnivore Meat Company, a leader in premium raw frozen and freeze-dried pet nutrition and parent company of Vital Essentials, announced the appointment of Sergey Agafonkin as its new Chief Financial Officer. Agafonkin brings over 20 years of finance leadership experience, including investment banking and Chief Financial Officer roles with middle-market, private equity-backed manufacturing and consumer products companies.

In this new position, Agafonkin will oversee the company’s financial strategy and finance operations, working closely with CEO Heather Govea and the broader leadership team at Carnivore Meat Company.

“Sergey’s appointment represents an important step on our growth trajectory, ” said Heather Govea, CEO of Carnivore Meat Company. “He’s a collaborative leader who leverages financial insight to drive smart, sustainable growth, and we’re excited to welcome him to our best-in-class executive team.”

“Partnering with Heather and the executive team as Carnivore Meat Company continues to grow is an exciting opportunity,” Agafonkin said. “The company has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality nutrition that makes a meaningful difference for pets and the people who care for them. I look forward to joining the talented team already in place and contributing to Carnivore’s collaborative, people-first culture.”

Agafonkin’s appointment further strengthens Carnivore Meat Company’s leadership team as the company continues executing its growth strategy and expanding its presence with independent retailers and online customers.

About Carnivore Meat Company

Carnivore Meat Company is an award-winning leader in premium raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food and treats. Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the company is widely recognized as a pioneer in raw pet nutrition and owns and operates the largest freeze-dried manufacturing facility for pet food in North America. The company’s freeze-dried division also supplies private label, co-packing, and ingredient solutions to customers worldwide. Its rapidly growing brand, Vital Essentials®, is distributed through more than 7,000 U.S. retailers, 14 international markets, and online. Carnivore Meat Company has earned numerous accolades for growth and manufacturing excellence, including the Greater Green Bay Chamber Growth Award, Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award, Governor’s Export Achievement Award, Greater Green Bay Chamber Manufacturing Award of Distinction, and six consecutive placements on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Learn more at CarnivoreMeat.com.