Covetrus Inc. said CEO and president Benjamin Shaw resigned from both roles and will continue as a strategic adviser to the board.

Current chairman Benjamin Wolin will take over as acting CEO and president, while Philip Laskawy, the lead independent director, will become chairman of the board.

Portland, Maine-based Covetrus provides animal health technology and services. It also sells pharmaceuticals, nutrition products, consumable products, diagnostic tests, small and large equipment, laboratory and surgical products.