Jacqueline Mars

Jacqueline Mars

Jacqueline Mars (#37)

  • $ 49 B
  • Candy, pet food
  • United States
  • F
  • 86 Years

About Me

Jacqueline Mars owns an estimated one-third of Mars, the candy, food and pet care firm founded by her grandfather. She worked for the company for nearly 20 years and served on the board until 2016. Her son Stephen Badger is on Mars' board of directors. Mars serves on the board of the National Archives and was formerly on the board of the Washington National Opera. Her brother John owns an estimated third of Mars; her late brother Forrest Jr.'s four daughters own the rest.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Jacqueline Mars’s rise and global influence.

  • #22   Forbes 400 (2025)
  •   The Richest Person In Every State (2025)
  • #33   Billionaires (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Jacqueline Mars’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $49.1B (February 1, 2026)