Schwarzman Animal Medical Center announces Priya Jagannathan as Chief Human Resources Officer. With over 25 years of global HR leadership experience, Priya will lead the HR modernization of the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital and NYC's only Level 1 Veterinary Trauma Center New York, NY - October 29, 2026 - The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York City announces the appointment of Priya Jagannathan as Chief Human Resources Officer. In this role, Priya will lead the strategic evolution of AMC's people function, championing a culture of leadership and engagement that supports the hospital's more than 700 employees and advances its mission of excellence in veterinary medicine, research, education, and round-the-clock patient care. "AMC has undergone significant growth within the last few years, recently completing its $125 million, 83,000 square-foot hospital-wide transformation, our largest renovation in 60 years," said Helen M. Irving, RN, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMC. "As we open the doors to a new era of veterinary medicine, it is essential that our workplace evolves alongside our organization to support that growth. Priya will play a key role in modernizing and strengthening AMC's HR strategy, ensuring that our employees feel valued, heard, and supported. I look forward to partnering with her to advance her vision for the hospital." "AMC's workplace culture has been built over many years on trust, compassion, and dedication to the animals and patients we serve, and I have deep respect for that foundation," said Priya Jagannathan, Chief Human Resources Officer at AMC. "With our team nearly three times its former size and supporting round-the-clock operations, Level 1 trauma care, and world-class teaching programs, AMC deserves an HR function that serves as a true strategic partner, one that invests early in workforce development and employee engagement and advances our mission as a leading veterinary teaching hospital." Priya brings more than 25 years of global HR leadership experience across healthcare, life sciences, medtech, manufacturing, and commercial organizations. She joined AMC in March 2026 as Interim Head of HR, where she stabilized HR operations, employee relations, and organizational development during a period of senior leadership transition. Before joining AMC, Priya worked as an independent consultant and advisor, helping organizations build strategic HR roadmaps and strengthen leadership practices. She previously held senior HR leadership roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Cognex, leading HR strategy, organizational transformation, leadership development, talent planning, and change management. She holds advanced certifications in AI Strategy for Business Leaders from Harvard and Neuroscience for Business from MIT Sloan School of Management. Priya earned her Bachelor of Commerce and Accountancy from St. Francis College in Hyderabad, India, and her Master of Arts in Personal Management and Industrial Relations from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai. Originally from Mumbai, India, Priya enjoys wine tasting, gardening, and "reading" mystery audiobooks. She lives with her family of four, 17-year-old daughter, husband, and her six-year-old Bernadoodle, Aalva. About the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center Hospital of New York City Animal Medical Center, Inc. is the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital with NYC's only level 1 trauma center. Its team of 170+ veterinarians work across over 20 specialties to provide world-class medical care, and Animal Medical Center, Inc. is here for pets and their families 24/7. Animal Medical Center, Inc. is proud to have served the people and pets of New York, and beyond, for 115 years. More at: www.amcny.org. Follow on Instagram @amcny, on Facebook at The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, LinkedIn, TikTok @amc_ny, and YouTube @TheAnimalMedicalCenter. AMC Media Contacts: Shin-Jung Hong, [email protected] | Cell: 617-413-7880 Pia Fischetti, [email protected] | Cell: 516-287-5815

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center names Nicole Seligman Chair of the Board of Trustees. Oct 15, 2026, 09:35 ET Ms. Seligman, a Global Leader in Business and Law, Has Served as AMC's Board Co-Chair Since 2023 NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) - the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital and New York City's only Level 1 veterinary trauma center - today announced that Nicole Seligman has been named Chair of the Board of Trustees. Robert "Bobby" Liberman, who previously served as Chair and, most recently, as Co-Chair alongside Ms. Seligman, will continue serving as a Trustee and has been named Chair Emeritus in recognition of his longstanding service and leadership. During her tenure as Co-Chair, Ms. Seligman helped guide AMC through a period of significant transformation, including the successful completion of the $127 million Gift of Love capital campaign and the organization's 83,000-square-foot expansion and renovation. These milestones have created a new state-of-the-art hospital and strengthened AMC's ability to provide advanced veterinary care, education, and scientific discovery. With this transformation complete, AMC is now positioned to embark on its next strategic chapter. "As Board Co-Chair, Nicole has been an incredible leader and colleague, dedicated to our mission of providing world-class veterinary care while advancing innovation and scientific discovery," said Robert Liberman, Chair Emeritus of AMC. "As we look to the future, I am confident that under Nicole's leadership, AMC will continue to be at the forefront of veterinary medicine and provide the highest level of care to its patients and their families." "We first want to thank Bobby for his tireless support and wise counsel during more than three decades of service on AMC's Board of Trustees," said Helen Irving, RN, MBA, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. "Through every challenge, he never wavered in his belief in AMC's mission and future. His contributions have helped secure AMC's position as a leader in veterinary medicine. Nicole has been an extraordinary partner in leading AMC through this period of transformation, and we are thrilled that she will continue in this role as Chair. Her leadership will help guide AMC as we build on this strong foundation and advance our mission for the next generation." "As a longtime client and supporter of AMC, I've seen firsthand the hospital's unwavering commitment to delivering the very best in veterinary medicine," said Nicole Seligman, Chair of AMC's Board of Trustees. "I am deeply grateful to Bobby for his distinguished leadership and honored to build on the work we have accomplished together as Co-Chairs. AMC has undergone an exciting transformation, and I am honored to work closely with the Board, Helen, and the extraordinary AMC community as we enter this next chapter. Our expanded and renovated hospital reflects AMC's deep commitment to excellence, and I look forward to building on that legacy as we continue to advance veterinary care in New York and beyond. Ms. Seligman brings more than four decades of legal, business, and nonprofit leadership to AMC. She currently serves on the boards of OpenAI, Intuitive Machines, and MeiraGTx Holdings. She also serves as Chair of the Board of The Doe Fund, a New York City nonprofit organization whose flagship residential program, Ready, Willing & Able, helps individuals experiencing homelessness transition to independent lives. Ms. Seligman previously served as Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel of Sony Corporation from 2005 to 2014 and as President of Sony Entertainment, Inc., the parent company of Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Music Entertainment, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, from 2014 to 2016. She simultaneously served as President of Sony Corporation of America, overseeing all corporate functions of Sony's U.S. headquarters. Prior to joining Sony, Ms. Seligman was a partner in the litigation practice at Williams & Connolly LLP in Washington, D.C., where she represented clients in a broad range of complex civil and criminal matters and counseled a wide range of clients, including President William Jefferson Clinton and Hillary Clinton. Ms. Seligman graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Law School and served as a law clerk to two federal judges, including Justice Thurgood Marshall of the U.S. Supreme Court. About the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center Hospital of New York City We are the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital with NYC's only level 1 trauma center. Our team of 170+ veterinarians work across over 20 specialties to provide world-class medical care, and we are here for pets and their families 24/7. We are proud to have served the people and pets of New York, and beyond, for 115 years. More at: www.amcny.org. Follow on Instagram @amcny, Facebook at The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, LinkedIn, TikTok @amc_ny, and YouTube @TheAnimalMedicalCenter. SOURCE Schwarzman Animal Medical Center