Valerie Mars

Valerie Mars

Valerie Mars (#268)

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

About Me

Valerie Mars and her three sisters each inherited an estimated 8% stake in candymaker Mars when their father, Forrest Mars Jr., died in 2016. Her great-grandfather Frank Mars founded the company in 1911. She began working at Mars in 1992 and today is the company's vice president of corporate development. Mars also sits 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 Valerie Mars’s rise and global influence.

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

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

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