Royal Canin
Ilka Sommer possesses extensive experience in brand management and marketing across various industries, including pet care and consumer goods. At Royal Canin, from July 2020 to August 2021, Ilka held the positions of Director Brand & Pet Owner Experience D-A-CH and Marketing Manager (Veterinary). Prior experience at Kimberly-Clark from January 2014 to January 2019 included roles as Marketing Lead Family Care - DACH, Senior Brand Manager DACH, and Brand Manager. Ilka also worked at SCA Hygiene Products as a Brand Manager for Tempo DACH+BENELUX and Zewa Wisch&Weg (DACH) from April 2011 to August 2013. Other notable positions include Brand Manager at Milupa GmbH (Danone Group) and Sales/Marketing at RBRB. Educational qualifications include a Diplom in Social Sciences from the University of Mannheim and a Vordiplom from Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.
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Royal Canin
The Royal Canin company, owner of the ROYAL CANIN® brand, is a division of Mars Petcare and the global leader in Health Through Nutrition for cats and dogs. Founded in 1968 by French veterinarian Dr. Jean Cathary, Royal Canin has been continually working and partnering with veterinarians, nutritionists, breeders, and other pet professionals around the world to improve pet health and well-being. Based in Aimargues, in the south of France, we are proudly operating in more than 100 markets with 8,500 Associates all over the globe united by the same Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Our mission is to transform the health and well-being of each cat and dog by pushing the limits of nutrition and knowledge in partnership with pet professionals. Our unique approach always places cats and dogs at the heart of the innovation process. Their age, lifestyle, size, breed, and activity level are observed through science to produce specific diets for each animal’s specific needs. Carefully curated nutritional products and tailored formulas are available at pet specialty retailers and veterinary hospitals worldwide.