Mars Names President, Global Chocolate
Mars, Incorporated announces that Jean-Christophe Flatin has been named to the role of President, Global Chocolate, Mars Incorporated, effective Oct. 1, 2014. Flatin is currently Global President of Royal Canin, a unit of Mars Petcare. He replaces Grant F. Reid, who recently moved into the role of Office of the President for Mars, Incorporated.
As the leader of the Global Chocolate business, with iconic brands like M&M’S, SNICKERS, DOVE, GALAXY, MARS, MILKY WAY and TWIX, and a growing population of over 17,000 Associates, Jean-Christophe will be responsible for setting the global agenda for all aspects of this dynamic business. He will be a member of the Mars Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Office of the President.
Since becoming President of Royal Canin in late 2007, Jean-Christophe has led his team to become one of the fastest-growing business units at Mars. Prior to that, Jean-Christophe has established an impressive record of leadership and collaboration through various roles with Mars over the past 22 years.
As the leader of the Global Chocolate business, with iconic brands like M&M’S, SNICKERS, DOVE, GALAXY, MARS, MILKY WAY and TWIX, and a growing population of over 17,000 Associates, Jean-Christophe will be responsible for setting the global agenda for all aspects of this dynamic business. He will be a member of the Mars Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Office of the President.
Since becoming President of Royal Canin in late 2007, Jean-Christophe has led his team to become one of the fastest-growing business units at Mars. Prior to that, Jean-Christophe has established an impressive record of leadership and collaboration through various roles with Mars over the past 22 years.