Executive Team
Masterpet is a family, and the executive team are the heads of that family. They make decisions and lead, but they also take care to listen to their teams, to nurture their teams to grow, to learn and to one day step into their shoes.
So here they are - take a moment to get to know these hard working, dedicated individuals that make up our extremely qualified executive team. We are so proud of them and everything they do!
Grant Viney
Chief Executive Officer, Animal Care
Grant takes care of the strategic direction of Masterpet and has been with the organisation for several years. He loves helping people become the best pet parents they can be and making a difference to people’s lives. Originally from Norah Head, north of Sydney, Grant has a background in consumer goods and has worked in roles across confectionery, alcohol, home care, pet care and biscuits in Australia, New Zealand, Eastern Europe and Asia for 25 years.
Outside of work, Grant follows football, collects wine and is a keen golfer with a single figure handicap.
Adam Kemsley
Head of R&D and Innovation
Adam drives research & innovation at Masterpet, leading a talented team of scientists, pet food technologists, and veterinarians to create products that enhance pet health and wellness. His role connects R&D with every part of the business, ensuring new ideas drive the category with become market-leading solutions. With a background in science and technology, Adam thrives on tackling complex challenges and shaping the future to improve the health and wellness of pets.
His cheeky cats, Brutus and Sparticus, inspired his passion for pet care and deepened his appreciation for the bond between pets and their owners. Away from work, Adam enjoys family time with his three kids and staying active through sports and fitness.
Deborah Tung
Head of Business Development
Deborah plays a key role in shaping the future of Masterpet by developing the Kiwi Kitchens brand and driving international growth for the Masterpet brands. With a career that began in data analytics and evolved through category management, trade marketing, eCommerce, and senior sales roles, Deborah brings deep expertise in insight-led strategies that unlock growth.
What she loves most about Masterpet is the collaborative spirit, genuine passion for pets, and the joy of having furry friends in the office.
At home, Deborah’s British Shorthair cat, Pudding, is a constant source of laughter and companionship. Outside of work, Deborah enjoys being is a fitness instructor, studying sports nutrition, listening to music, and discovering new Netflix series.
Jez Hawkins
Executive General Manager Sales
Jez leads the large and diverse team across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring everything we strive for reaches pet parents in the way that suits them best. With over 25 years of leadership experience and a background spanning FMCG and international markets, Jez brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for building strong brands.
He values the fun, engaging environment at Masterpet and the close connection with customers. At home, pets bring his family together and teach lessons in love and care. Outside work, Jez enjoys camping with family, mountain biking, and watching his children follow their passions for musical theatre.
Aaron Chillingworth
Head of Marketing ANZ
Responsible for building brand strategy and executing this through consumer communications, product development and activation throughout Australia, Aaron loves talking with consumers to understand what drives their behaviour and turning that into ways to connect with them. He is especially proud of the work he and his team have done over the last 5 years to build Masterpet’s brands to market leading positions.
Having spent time for major retail companies as a supervisor, duty manager, then later in roles in field sales, trade marketing and brand management, Aaron knows his field extremely well.
Growing up, Aaron had dogs, birds and fish at home and cattle on his family’s farm and now has two Labradoodles named Bear and Teddy who are regular visitors to the Masterpet offices.