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10 Mars marketing leaders
These ten people lead marketing at Mars as chief marketing officers, marketing vice presidents and marketing directors for brands and regions. A reader can learn how Mars builds brand portfolios, runs innovation in marketing and splits marketing work between global brand teams and regions.
Professionals to explore
01—10Chris Rodi
LinkedInExperience: Global Brand VP Pedigree · Mars
Global Brand VP Pedigree at Mars since July 2025, a vice-president-level marketing role covering Pedigree and the dog portfolio; the profile also lists Global Brand VP Whiskas from August 2023 with no end date. Chris Rodi was European Marketing Director Natural and Health Brands Europe (2019–2023) and UK Marketing Director Mars Petcare (2018–2019).
Elizabeth Barrett
LinkedInExperience: North America Marketing Vice President, Premium Health Portfolio · Mars
North America Marketing Vice President, Premium Health Portfolio at Mars since October 2025. Elizabeth Barrett was North America Marketing Vice President, PEDIGREE Brand Portfolio (2022–2025) and Marketing Director, North America Cat Portfolio (2020–2022) at Mars; the profile headline cites P&L leadership, brand marketing and e-commerce.
Emma Thornton
LinkedInExperience: Marketing Director UK & Ireland · Mars
Marketing Director UK & Ireland at Mars since July 2024. Emma Thornton's other Mars roles include Regional Portfolio Director - Bitesize, Fruity, Seasons & Gifting (2021–2024), GALAXY, Seasons & Gifting Marketing Director (2017–2021), GALAXY Marketing Director (2013–2017) and M&M'S Brand Director (2011–2013).
Fernando Rodrigues
LinkedInExperience: VP of Marketing, Gum & Mints · Mars
VP of Marketing, Gum & Mints at Mars since May 2026. Fernando Rodrigues was VP of Marketing, Portfolio Strategy & Innovation at Mars (2024–2026), where the profile describes driving Mars Wrigley North America strategic portfolio decisions and innovation, and was Agile Innovation Marketing Director, USA (2022–2024).
Lukasz Wysoczanski
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Marketing US · Mars
Vice President Marketing US at Mars since August 2025, based in Nashville in a vice-president-level marketing role. Lukasz Wysoczanski's other Mars roles include Senior Marketing Director US (2024–2025), Global Senior Marketing Manager (2020–2023) and Global Innovation Manager (2017–2019).
Mindy Barry
LinkedInExperience: Senior VP and CMO, Mars Pet Nutrition NA Marketing Interim · Mars
Senior VP and CMO, Mars Pet Nutrition NA Marketing Interim at Mars since December 2025; the profile says Mindy Barry leads a portfolio of brands with a focus on strategic marketing leadership and brand transformation. Other Mars roles include Global Vice President, SHEBA (2023–2025) and Vice President, US Naturals Portfolio and Global NUTRO Brand Leadership (2022–2023).
Nikhil Rao
LinkedInExperience: Chief Marketing Officer and DComm Director · Mars
Chief Marketing Officer and DComm Director at Mars since December 2023; the profile says Nikhil Rao reports to the GM India and leads growth plans for Mars Wrigley in India by driving marketing and commercial excellence, SRM and media. Previously Vice President Marketing SEA at Mondelēz International (2021–2023).
Patrick Zeng
LinkedInExperience: VP Marketing - Portfolio, Innovation & Transformation (North America) · Mars
VP Marketing - Portfolio, Innovation & Transformation (North America) at Mars since May 2026, leading portfolio strategy, innovation and transformation across 25+ brands for Mars Snacking North America. Patrick Zeng was previously Marketing Head CMO - Canada at Mars (2024–2026) and Senior Director, Category & Strategic Demand (SDRM) - Canada (2022–2024).
Silvia Davila
LinkedInExperience: VP and Global Food CMO · Mars
VP and Global Food CMO at Mars since April 2014. Silvia Davila was also General Manager at Mars, Inc (2007–2014) and Marketing Director at Mars (2004–2007), and was Marketing Director at Procter & Gamble (1992–2003).
Teresa Guerriero
LinkedInExperience: EU Regional Marketing Director · Mars
EU Regional Marketing Director at Mars since October 2024, leading regional brand teams for premium cat brands in Europe including the UK. Teresa Guerriero was UK Marketing Director at Mars (2022–2024), leading a team of brand directors and senior brand managers across brands including Maltesers and M&Ms, and EU Regional Brand Director - Extra Orbit Freedent (2021–2022).
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Match the person to the scope of your question, since a global brand vice president sees one brand across many markets while a regional marketing director or country chief marketing officer sees many brands in one market. Check how long each person has held the current role before asking about results that take years to show.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does Mars decide which brands in a portfolio get extra marketing investment and which are managed for profit?
- 02How do global brand teams and regional marketing directors at Mars divide work on campaigns and innovation?
- 03How does Mars measure whether brand marketing is driving growth in a given market?
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