Mars names new Global Petcare President

Carena joined Mars in 2022 as Regional President Mars Snacking Europe, Central Eurasia & International Travel Retail and has since delivered exceptional results in a role spanning 55 markets. Prior to joining Mars, he was a Managing Director for McDonald's in Russia leading more than 60,000 employees and turning it into the fastest-growing market in their Top 20. He also has extensive retail and FMCG experience from roles at Metro Group and Nestlé and is Vice-President of the European Food and Drink Association, which represents the interests of FMCG companies in Europe.
 

'Marc is the right person to lead Mars Petcare into its next chapter. His track record for delivering results whilst driving ambitious change - with the customer and consumers always at the center - will help to ensure our business will continue to thrive in an ever-changing landscape,' said Poul Weihrauch, CEO of Mars, Incorporated. 'Marc brings a wonderful mix of experience from different business models and geographies, combined with a people-centric leadership style – and like all our Associates in Petcare, it helps that he loves pets!'
 

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About his new role, Carena said: "I am proud to have the opportunity to lead this incredible business. We have the privilege of providing pets and pet owners with products, services and innovative solutions that make their lives better and easier. With more than 100,000 passionate Associates around the world and incredible brands, science and healthcare businesses I'm looking forward to leading the next phase of growth and continuing to deliver on our purpose: A Better World for Pets.'
 

Carena replaces Loïc Moutault, who has had a successful career with Mars over more than 30 years that extended across multiple functions, business segments and countries. Moutault was a key architect of the Mars Petcare business as it is today, spanning nutrition and care, and a champion of talent across the business.
 

Mars Petcare believes that pets make the world a better place and are inspired to deliver on our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS – a world where they're healthy, happy and welcome. A global leader in pet care, spanning comprehensive veterinary care (including: AniCura, BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, Linnaeus and VCA™), nutrition (including PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, and WHISKAS®) and breakthrough programs in veterinary diagnostics (ANTECH®). With over 100,000 Associates helping pets, their owners and pet professionals in more than 130 countries.
 

For more information please contact: marspetcareglobal@freuds.com 

 

Source: Mars, Incorporated