Marijke Mars

Marijke Mars

Marijke Mars (#268)

  • $ 12 B
  • Candy, pet food
  • United States
  • F
  • 61 Years

About Me

Marijke Mars and her three sisters are heirs to the family's giant candy and pet food company, Mars, Incorporated. All four sisters inherited estimated stakes in the company of 8% apiece when their father, Forrest Mars Jr., died in 2016. Her great-grandfather Frank Mars founded the candy company in 1911. Mars serves on the company's board of directors. Mars acquired snack company Kellavova in December 2025 for $35.9 billion including debt.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #245   Billionaires (2026)
  • #114   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $11.7B (May 4, 2026)