About Brian Garish
Brian is the Global Chief Client Officer at Mars Veterinary Health, where he leads global client-facing functions including marketing, client advocacy, and clinic operations to ensure seamless access to pet healthcare across Mars’ connected care network. He previously served as President of Mars Veterinary Health’s international businesses and held leadership roles as Chief Operating Officer and President of Banfield Pet Hospital.
He holds a B.A. in philosophy from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and completed the General Management Program for Senior Executives at The Wharton School. Now based in the UK, he’s an avid reader who enjoys travel, tennis, basketball, and spending time with his two Savannah cats, Ashin and Kenji.
Key Takeaways:
- Leadership is about how people feel, not what you do.
- Stay connected to frontline realities, not just strategy.
- Listening without follow-up erodes trust and culture.
- Values must be lived, not framed on the wall.
- Accountability and compassion can, and must, coexist.
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