Katrin Zimmermann - petxperts consulting: Expertise in brand and product management in the pet industry

How can I support you and your brand?

Katrin Zimmermann is the founder of petxperts consulting and your strategic partner for corporate, brand, and product development in the pet industry.

petxperts consulting: Marken- und Unternehmensberatung für die Heimtierbranche
petxperts consulting: Marken- und Unternehmensberatung für die Heimtierbranche

Your expert for pet brands and pet retail

Katrin Zimmermann

Management consultant & interim manager

  • Brand and pet retail expert specializing in the pet and FMCG industries
  • B2C marketing professional with extensive expertise in brand management for both branded and private-label products in brick-and-mortar and online retail
  • Professional in strategic brand management and product development (food, non-food) with strong project management skills and extensive experience in packaging
  • Expert in the development and communication of brand and product concepts tailored to specific target groups
  • Value-driven leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and approach, a strong drive to perform, and a focus on results and customers

"In my consulting work, I’m able to combine my brand expertise with my passion for the pet industry. It really motivates me to put my skills and strengths to work for the benefit of my clients."

Katrin Zimmermann - petxperts consulting: Expertise in brand and product management in the pet industry

REFERENCES & CLIENT STATEMENTS

What others say

With Katrin’s support, we were able to successfully refine the brand positioning of our mid-price brands 4Horses and 4Riders, and thanks to her in-depth analysis and detailed agency briefing, we were able to execute the subsequent brand relaunch in a way that resonated with our target audience.

Katrin impressed us with her excellent expertise—including in the analysis of our own brand architecture—and smooth project execution, and she quickly earned the trust of our team. Working with her was a pleasure, and I can wholeheartedly recommend her

 Arnd Wiegler, Managing Director
Equiva GmbH

A successful launch requires not only a good idea, but also the right keys to open doors. Katrin Zimmermann was just such a key for us.

With her experience, expertise, and reliability, she helped us position BOGGL® not only professionally but also authentically.

Katrin thinks along with us, thinks ahead, and thinks outside the box! Her advice is not only technically sound but also spot-on from a human perspective. She is absolutely reliable, always on top of things—and always one step ahead.

For us, Katrin is not just a consultant, but a true partner. She handles so much behind the scenes, creates structure, and made our product launch so much easier—which was worth its weight in gold.

When we have questions, she’s always our first point of contact. Because she understands what matters to us—both professionally and personally.

Working with her is not only helpful but absolutely enriching.

 

Julia Davids, Managing Director
Fräulein Smilla GmbH

Katrin is not only a consummate professional in brand management but also a highly experienced and empathetic leader. Thanks to her in-depth knowledge of the pet market, she was the perfect interim choice for our marketing director position. Katrin made a positive impact very quickly, supported the team effectively, and integrated seamlessly into our existing leadership team.

In developing our corporate strategy, she successfully supported us methodically with a perfectly tailored roadmap and also provided valuable substantive insights.

The planning, coordination, and implementation of all initiatives were always on point and of the highest professional standard. A thoroughly positive and successful collaboration!

 

Max Graf Kerssenbrock, Managing Director
Seitz Heimtiernahrung GmbH & Co KG

Katrin supported our strategic reorientation of the Fleischeslust brand by revising its brand positioning. We benefited enormously from Katrin’s professional expertise in this process.

With her marketing know-how and deep, holistic understanding of the pet food industry, she provided us with valuable insights into both the retail landscape and the behaviors of shoppers and their pets.

Furthermore, our collaboration with Katrin was characterized by respectful communication on equal terms, empathy, openness, and reliability.

 

Markus Schwarz, Marketingleitung
Seitz Heimtiernahrung GmbH & Co KG

Katrin established the brand management function at Fressnapf—a true unique selling point in the retail sector at the time. She successfully positioned the brand portfolio and expanded it with a customer-centric approach.

Katrin succeeded in turning Fressnapf’s exclusive brands into true brands. She provided product development with clear positioning guidelines—including the right to veto developments that did not align with the brand.

Without Katrin and her expertise, the Fressnapf exclusive brands would not be at the level they are today. She is an experienced and accomplished manager whom I hold in high regard, and I would be delighted to work with her again at any time.

 

Alfred Glander, Beirat, Senior Consultant, former CEO 
Fressnapf-Gruppe

Katrin was key in further developing our product portfolio and working out the new product development strategy for felmo. When starting with the product expansion, it was important for us to be fast and launch new products monthly.

We also wanted to ensure that we invested our time and resources into the right products – with high sales potential and in line with our brand positioning. With Katrins expertise we significantly accelerated our assortment growth and were able to focus on the right things.

I highly recommend to make use of Katrin’s services and expertise to companies starting up in pet retail. She is an expert in her field, 100% reliable, quick in understanding company problems and needs and she delivers real added value.

 

Maximilian Roëll, Head of E-Commerce
felmo

Vita

Brand and pet retail expert with more than 20 years of experience

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Since 2022

 

  • Management consultant & interim manager
  • Founding petxperts consulting (2022)
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2021-2022

 

  • Chief Operating Officer (Managing Director)
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2011-2021

 

  • Vice President
    Brand Management (2013 – 2021)
  • Team Leader
    Private Label Food (2011 – 2013)
  • Product Manager
    Private Label Food (2011)
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2007-2011

 

  • Product Manager Leerdammer
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2004-2007

 

  • Product Manager Aoste and Weight Watchers

References

Clients and brands I have worked with

Mission

 

petxperts consulting is your strategic partner for corporate, brand, and product development in the pet industry.

With more than two decades of experience in B2C marketing and consulting, particularly in the pet industry, petxperts brings indispensable brand and industry insights to the table.

In this way, petxperts maximizes your chances of success, reduces time-to-market, and works with you to chart a path toward sustainable growth in the pet industry.

FULL-SERVICE SUPPORT

petxperts service portfolio

Is your brand stagnating? Are you unsure whether the positioning is still up to date? Are your innovation projects lacking customer centricity? Discover my services:

Assortment Development & Innovation

Aligning your brand with your product range can be challenging, but it is essential for clear market positioning. I can help you identify the areas with the greatest growth potential, develop customer-centric product concepts, and evaluate your current product ranges.

Brand Strategy & Development

Brand diversity in the pet market is booming. The selection for consumers is vast, and expectations are rising. Is your brand positioned clearly enough and presented in a way that ensures its future success to thrive in this demanding environment?

Corporate Strategy

Brand and corporate strategies should be seamlessly integrated and clearly defined. This is essential for effectively aligning the entire organization across departments to achieve corporate goals. I will design a tailored strategic process for you and assist you in developing the relevant content.

Interim Management

Is there a key position open on your marketing team? With my many years of management and leadership experience in the pet industry, I’ll quickly get up to speed on your projects and ensure a seamless transition.

Network

If you require agency services or in-depth expertise, I have access to a comprehensive network of specialists who can provide tailored support for your projects as needed.

The Benefits of Brand Consulting at petxperts

Your customer benefits

petxperts stands for expertise and a strong commitment to service, always focusing on what matters most. petxperts works closely with clients to analyze their processes and proactively seeks solutions.

 

petxperts offers:

Up-to-date, comprehensive market and competitive intelligence, along with customer-centric insights tailored to your specific needs.

The optimal package of strategy, design, and implementation—petxperts provides its clients with condensed knowledge, designs and supports projects, and, upon request, also implements them operationally. 

Years of market experience and proven project management skills gained from numerous brand (re)launches and thousands of successfully launched products.