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Rob Candelino

Observer · DISC type ci
CEO and Board Director at PetSafe Brands
📍 United States

Rob Candelino is the CEO and a Board Director at PetSafe Brands, bringing 25 years of prior experience from Unilever, where he was CEO of Unilever Thailand. He is a recognized brand-building expert, having led award-winning initiatives for iconic brands like Dove Men+Care, and also serves on the board of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company.

Born in Canada to Italian immigrants, Rob is committed to philanthropy, supporting sustainability and gender equality initiatives. He serves on the board of the Tennessee Theatre and mentors over 20 leaders worldwide, believing strongly in the principle of "sending the elevator back down" to help others succeed. He enjoys having fun, believing life is short.

In 2013, he was inducted into the American Advertising Federations Hall of Achievement for his significant contributions to the industry.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
CEO and Board Director
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Rob shows up

Value Driven
Example Seeker
Assertive

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Priorities

Topics Rob cares about

Purposeful Leadership
Believes leadership is a privilege and a responsibility to make a positive impact. He actively mentors over 20 leaders and emphasizes helping others succeed.
Consumer Brand Growth
Has a long history of growing major consumer brands at Unilever and now leads PetSafe's ambitious growth agenda, aiming to become a billion-dollar company.
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Career

Work history

5-2022
CEO and Board Director
PetSafe Brands
11-2024
Member Board of Directors
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
1-2024
Member Board of Directors
Tennessee Theatre
5-2019 - 5-2022
CEO Unilever Thailand and Regional Head of Inland ASEAN
Unilever
4-2017 - 4-2019
CEO Unilever Thailand
Unilever
In the press

Media appearances

Rob Candelino – CEO – PetSafe Brands (Reboot Chronicles Podcast). Featured in Reboot Chronicles
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Pets and Mental Wellness: Rob Candelino Of PetSafe Brands On How To Maximize The Mental Health. Featured in Medium (Authority Magazine)
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Education
CEO Excellence
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Leading Global Businesses
Harvard Business School Executive Education
1992 - 1997
Hon. B
University of Guelph
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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