Mars Announces New Leadership in 2 Key Areas

Mars has named two new leaders to its executive team. Dave Dusangh is the regional president for North America and Hans Bakker is the regional general manager for its Food & Nutrition business in Europe.

The company said the new positions are intended to build on the company's strong momentum and drive ongoing growth and innovation in the vibrant food and nutrition business. Dusangh and Bakker will report into Global President of Mars Food & Nutrition, Shaid Shah.

"I am confident that Dave and Hans will continue to strengthen our business and brands, enhancing the value we deliver to our customers and consumers in their respective regions," said Shah.

Dave Dusangh was the regional general manager for Mars Food & Nutrition Europe where he drove transformation and growth in the region before being appointed to this new position. Dusangh started at Mars in 2011 with Mars Pet Nutrition Canada and moved on to lead Mars Food & Nutrition Canada in 2016. In 2018, he also became GM of TASTY BITE North America and joined the Board of Tasty Bite Eatables in India, a position he continues to hold. In his new role leading Mars Food & Nutrition North America, he will oversee brands including BEN'S ORIGINAL, SEEDS OF CHANGE, and TASTY BITE.

"I am honored to lead the Mars Food & Nutrition North American business and look forward to working with our talented Associates as we move towards accelerated growth," said Dusangh. "My focus will be on strengthening our position as a leader in the category and continuing to deliver delicious, convenient, and nutritious meals to meet the evolving needs of today's consumers."

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Hans Bakker has taken on the role of Regional General Manager for Mars Food & Nutrition Europe with a brand portfolio that includes BEN'S ORIGINAL, DOLMIO, and SUZI WAN brands. Bakker has worked for Mars for more than 20 years. Since 2021, he has been VP of Global Transformation for Mars Food & Nutrition, where he has led transformational programs to drive growth and productivity across the 30 countries in which the company operates. Prior to his global role, Hans worked across sales and marketing roles before becoming general manager of Mars Food & Nutrition Germany.

"Europe is a vibrant and diverse region, brimming with rich cultures and culinary traditions. I cannot wait to work with our passionate Associates across the region to drive growth with our customers, bring our purpose to life and provide healthy, nutritious meals for our consumers," said Bakker.