Friederike Edelmann

Friederike Edelmann is the Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Sustainability at Central Garden & Pet Company, where she leads the company’s investor relations strategy and sustainability initiatives. With over 20 years of global experience in investor relations across diverse industries—including technology, cybersecurity, consumer goods, and enterprise software—she brings a deep understanding of capital markets and financial communications.

Before joining Central Garden & Pet, Friederike served as Director of Investor Relations at Criteo, a Nasdaq-listed leader in advertising technology. Prior to that, she held investor relations roles at cybersecurity firm Finjan Inc., global beauty powerhouse Coty Inc., and enterprise software giant SAP SE. Her career spans megacap and microcap companies, equipping her with a unique ability to engage investors across various market segments.

Fluent in four languages, Friederike offers a global perspective and an innovative approach to investor relations. She combines strong valuation expertise and financial modeling skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into compelling narratives for internal and external stakeholders. A high-energy, results-driven leader, she excels at building relationships and driving impactful investor engagement.

Beyond her professional achievements, Friederike is actively involved in the investor relations community, having served on the NIRI Annual Conference Planning Committee and the SASB Standards Advisory Board. She is a sought-after speaker at national and international IR events.

A passionate endurance athlete, Friederike dedicates her time to philanthropic efforts, supporting and volunteering for Achilles International, the IRONMAN Foundation, and the Challenged Athletes Foundation.