Several senior executives are taking on new or expanded roles at Doubtless, the Chicago company, following appointments announced on July 15, 2026. A "senior leadership appointment" places an experienced manager in a seat with real authority over a business unit, region, or function. Two names appear in the initial release: May Pelz, whose responsibilities as President of Pets Best are growing, and Raj Patel, who joins in a senior capacity.
What the Pets Best change means
Pets Best is a named entity within the Doubtless organization. May Pelz already held the president's seat there before this announcement. The news here is a widening of scope, not a replacement. When a company expands an incumbent executive's responsibilities rather than bringing in someone new, it signals the parent organization views that leader and that unit as ready for more weight. What specifically is being added to Pelz's oversight was not disclosed.
Raj Patel's appointment was listed alongside Pelz in the release. His full title was not included in the version of the announcement made available initially.
What the announcement does and does not say
The press release uses the word "several" to describe the round of appointments, placing Pelz and Patel as two among a broader group named at the same time. No financial terms, revenue targets, reporting structures, or timelines appeared in the announcement. Doubtless is based in Chicago; the appointments cover North America as a region.
The full roster of executives named in this round has not been released.