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Pamela Mars

Pamela Mars

Pamela Mars (#253)

Global Rank #253
Country Rank #106
Country United States

Pamela Mars is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 13 B
  • Candy, pet food
  • United States
  • F
  • 66 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #253
Country Rank #106
Net Worth $12.6B
Previous Worth $12.6B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Candy, pet food
Age 66 Years
Gender F
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 07 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Alexandria, Virginia
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Candy, pet food

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 66
Source Of Wealth Candy, pet food
Self Made Score 2
Residence Alexandria, Virginia
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 3
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, Vassar College
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $12.6B
Current Net Worth $12.6B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Pamela Mars is an heir to her family's candy and pet care fortune. She and her three sisters each inherited an estimated 8% stake in Mars, Incorporated when their father, Forrest Mars Jr., died in 2016. Mars has held various roles at the company since her first job there in 1986. Currently she is the family's ambassador to the Mars pet care division. Mars acquired animal hospital chain VCA in 2017 plus animal hospital chain AniCura and U.K. vet chain Linnaeus, both in 2018. Mars acquired snack company Kellavova in December 2025 for $35.9 billion including debt.

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Did You Know?

Pamela Mars was appointed to the supervisory board of Heineken in 2016.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

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Current Net Worth: $12.6B (May 4, 2026)

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