Johnson’s Veterinary Products has announced the death of its chairman, David Johnson.
Johnson passed away peacefully on 21 July 2022 in Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield, after a short illness, the company reported.
He joined the family business in 1970 after qualifying as a chartered accountant and quickly became a highly respected figure within the UK pet trade, overseeing the development of Johnson’s as it transitioned from local family business to international pet healthcare brand.
A company statement said: “Not only was David responsible for turning Johnsons Veterinary Products into one of the UK’s leading pet healthcare brands, but he worked tirelessly to help raise the profile and professional standards across all aspects of the UK pet trade. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him, but especially his family, friends and colleagues.
“The company and the wider UK pet trade has lost one of the great champions of the industry and his passing reduces considerably the experience and expertise that has helped the business and the sector move forward to the respected positions both find themselves in today.”
