Ryan O’Sullivan joined PetSmart in 2006 and currently serves as Senior Vice President, Real Estate, where he oversees all aspects related to our real estate strategy and operations.

Ryan joined PetSmart as a real estate research analyst and has held many leadership positions within the real estate business throughout his tenure. 

First Job: Ryan began his retail career at an independent record store in Tempe, Arizona, where he worked through his undergraduate years. There, he built a foundation in merchandising, sales, and customer service and developed a lasting appreciation for the impact retailers have within their local communities. 

Education: He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University.

Hobbies: Ryan enjoys traveling and playing music with his wife. They live in Phoenix with their black rescue cat named “Cat.”

Board Involvement: Ryan currently serves on the Executive Board of the International Council of Shopping Centers, an organization that promotes and elevates the marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work and gather as foundational and vital ingredients of communities and economies.