(PRESS RELEASE) KNOXVILLE, TN — Huxley & Kent welcomes Amber Vander Dussen as National Sales Manager.
Amber Vander Dussen
With more than 15 years of experience in the pet and farm & ag industries, Vander Dussen brings a strong track record of driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and developing high-impact sales initiatives across national accounts, distributors, and independent retailers.
Prior to joining Huxley & Kent, Vander Dussen served as National Account Manager at PetSafe Brands, where she successfully managed key account partnerships and achieved significant year-over-year growth throughout her tenure. Recently, Vander Dussen consulted with Datamars Group in Lamone, Switzerland—global leaders in microchips, identification products, 2D barcode technology, and scan readers. She has also held leadership roles at The Hillman Group, Whitebridge Pet Brands, and Chuck Latham Associates, consistently exceeding sales goals and expanding market share across key channels.
In her new role, Vander Dussen will oversee national sales strategy, strengthen distributor and retail partnerships, and support Huxley & Kent’s continued expansion across independent pet and specialty channels.
“Amber’s deep industry knowledge, relationship-driven approach, and proven ability to grow accounts make her an incredible addition to our sales team,” said Robin Kershner, Founder & CEO of Huxley & Kent. “As we continue to innovate and expand our seasonal and everyday assortments, Amber’s expertise will help us elevate our retail partnerships nationwide.”
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Vander Dussen added, “I’m thrilled to join the Huxley & Kent team. The brand’s creativity, commitment to retailers, and focus on fun truly stand out in the marketplace. I’m excited to work alongside our partners to drive growth and bring even more engaging products to retailers across the country.”
Retailers attending Global Pet Expo are invited to meet Amber in person at Booth #4409, where she will be connecting with partners and showcasing Huxley & Kent’s newest collections.
For more information or to schedule a meeting at Global Pet Expo, please contact [email protected] or visit www.huxleyandkent.com.
About Huxley & Kent
Founded in 2012, Huxley & Kent is a women-owned brand specializing in fun, fashionable, and functional pet toys and accessories. Known for their playful, on-trend designs, Huxley & Kent’s products are available at specialty pet stores nationwide, as well as online. The company is also dedicated to giving back through the Huxley & Kent Rescue Fund, supporting over 150 pet charities and causes across the U.S. since 2015. For more information, please contact: Rachel Smith, [email protected] www.huxleyandkent.com
