Timothy Cofer Email Address

Chief Executive Officer

Mondelez International, Inc. is an American multinational food production company that manufactures chocolate, cookies, biscuits, gum, confectionery, and powdered beverages.

Tim is the Chief Executive Officer of Central Garden & Pet, a $3.3 billion portfolio company on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Pennington, Nylabone, Kaytee, Amdro and Aqueon, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Since joining Central in October 2019, Tim has developed and activated a new company purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes as well a long-term strategy, the Central to Home strategy. This framework sets a bold ambition and is a compelling and contemporary roadmap for the organization’s next chapter of growth. Under Tim’s leadership, Central has delivered six consecutive quarters of record results and the Company’s market cap has increased 80%. In 2021, Forbes named Central one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. With over 30 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, Tim is committed to leading businesses that drive sustainable, profitable growth and create consistent shareholder value. Prior to joining Central, Tim served in key leadership positions and held general management roles, including Chief Growth Officer of Mondelez International, President of Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa Mondelez International, President of Kraft Foods Europe, President of Kraft Pizza Company and President of Oscar Mayer Foods. Tim earned a BA in Economics and Political Science from St. Olaf College and received his MBA from the University of Minnesota.