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”IT’S POSSIBLE TO DO WELL AND DO GOOD,”
NICI BUSH
says Nici Bush, Chief Innovation, Science and Technology Officer at Mars. It’s a statement that encapsulates the company’s approach to sustainability – not as a separate initiative but as an integral part of its business operations.
TITLE: CHIEF INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
COMPANY: MARS INDUSTRY: MANUFACTURING LOCATION: WORLDWIDE
From its founding in 1911, Mars has grown into a global powerhouse with more than 400 sites and 3,000 veterinary hospitals worldwide. The family-owned company refers to its 150,000 employees as Associates because as Nici puts it: “At Mars we’re more than employees; we’re Associates with a sense of responsibility to our business.”
Nici ‘s career with Mars spans three decades, she has worked in all business segments and five different functions including R&D, Supply, HR (which Mars calls People and Organisation), Sales and Marketing.While many recognise Mars for its iconic chocolate brands – including M&M’s®, Twix®, and Snickers® – few realise that the company’s diverse portfolio spans food, snacking and petcare, with nearly half of its workforce now in veterinary services.
MARS
Meet Nici Bush Nici’s career at Mars spans three decades and she was appointed as the company’s Chief Innovation, Science and Technology Officer in 2022. In this role Nici has oversight for R&D, Supply and Commercial and sits on the global Mars Leadership team. She brings an exceptional breadth of experience to her role, having worked in all Mars business segments, multiple business areas and numerous countries.
HEADQUARTERS : MCLEAN, VIRGINIA
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 150,000+ TURNOVER: US$50BN+ NUMBER OF COUNTRIES: GLOBAL
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