David Loewe has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Bellevue-based Seattle Humane Society.

Lowe has led Seattle Humane Society for eight months in the interim role, and has served as Chief Operating Officer since August 2008.

Under his leadership, Seattle Humane has achieved a 94.1 percent save rate and annually places more than 5,000 abandoned, stray and surrendered animals into homes of their own.

Loewe joined the staff at Seattle Humane Society in 2006 after serving as a volunteer. He has more than 20 years experience in management operations roles with large firms, including commercial utilities with Kansas Gas and Electric and High-Speed Passenger Rail with Talgo America.

Loewe replaces Brenda Barnette, who resigned in the summer of 2010 to head Los Angeles Department of Animal Services.