Brian Garish

As president of the industry’s leading provider of preventive care, Brian Garish’s top priority is creating a high-performing, inclusive culture for Banfield Pet Hospital’s 19,000+ associates at 1,000+ hospitals in the U.S. Since Brian became president in 2017, the multi-billion-dollar organization has achieved the lowest turnover in its history while growing by over 50 percent and averaging double-digit year-over-year growth. Brian believes that pets, people, and society are all connected, and he is passionate about ensuring Banfield is making a positive impact on the world. This philosophy is behind the launch of the company’s Student Debt Relief Program, which has contributed nearly $16.5M to pay off debt for veterinary professionals while helping to refinance more than $16.5M in student loans. Banfield launched the first suicide prevention training designed specifically for veterinary professionals as part of its holistic commitment to health and wellbeing. Brian joined Banfield in 2015 as chief operating officer, bringing more than 20 years of healthcare leadership. Prior to joining Banfield, Brian served as an area vice president at CVS Health where he was responsible for more than 600 stores covering 17 states with 15,000+ associates. Brian has never sat in a corner office or followed a traditional trajectory. This path has pushed him to lead with empathy, impatience, and impact. Brian is committed to ensuring the voice of Banfield’s associates dictates the vision of the organization. Brian connects directly with associates on social media to listen, engage, and transform the organization. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Indiana University and is enrolled in Wharton’s General Management Program for Senior Executives. He serves on the board of several nonprofits and is a member of the Fortune CEO Initiative and CEO Connection. Brian has been featured by BBC World News, USA Today, FOX News Radio, Forbes and more. He resides in Camas, Washington with his Savannah cats, Ashin and Kenji.