THE SUSTAINABILITY INTERVIEW
Growing best-loved confectionery brands sustainably
Adam Grant , General Manager of Mars Wrigley UK , takes us on a journey of sweet sustainability for a leading confectioner of the UK ’ s favourite brands
ADAM GRANT TITLE : GENERAL MANAGER COMPANY : MARS WRIGLEY UK
INDUSTRY : FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING
LOCATION : UNITED KINGDOM
Adam Grant has been the General Manager of Mars Wrigley UK since 2021 . Previously , he spent 17 years at Danone in roles including Regional GM , Danone Dairy UK , Belgium , Netherlands and Ireland , where he led the team to deliver significant growth in sales and category share .
Working at one of the UK ’ s most iconic chocolate manufacturers is the best job in the world according to Adam Grant , General Manager of Mars Wrigley UK . Over the past few years , he has had the opportunity to grow some of the UK ’ s best loved brands , such as Galaxy , EXTRA , Maltesers and Skittles , having previously held the position of Regional Vice President , UK , Belgium , Netherlands and Ireland , for food and beverage manufacturer Danone , where he spent nearly 20 years .
But Mars UK goes much further than just the iconic Mars Bar , whether it ’ s looking after the health of your pet , inspiring moments of everyday happiness through snacks , or supporting family nutrition with delicious balanced meals , with Mars Foods . The brand is part of the furniture in Britain , having been a part of UK households for over 90 years . With that understanding , the company knows that it is setting a standard of sustainability .
14 December 2023