Mars Wrigley UK, which produces brands including M&M’s and Skittles, has appointed Adam Grant as general manager.
Grant joins from dairy company Danone, where he had been regional vice president since 2017.
Prior to joining Danone, Grant held positions at L’Oréal, where he became the UK sales director for Garnier and Maybelline.
Grant succeeds David Manzini, who joined PepsiCo earlier this year after seven years at Mars.
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Grant said he was “really excited to be joining Mars Wrigley as a purpose and principles-led business that aligns so well with my own values”.
“After almost 90 years of making treats that put a smile on people’s faces, I’m looking forward to leading the UK team to write the next chapter for Mars Wrigley UK in a vibrant and very dynamic category,” he added.
“Beyond his wealth of experience and drive for results, Adam has a clear sense of purpose, strong personal values rooted in people and an agile mindset”, Mars regional president Shaid Shah said.