Early Life
Pamela Diane Mars-Wright was born in 1960. She is a fourth-generation member of the Mars family, the founders of Mars, Incorporated. She is the daughter of Forrest Mars Jr. and Virginia Cretella. Pamela attended the Foxcroft School and graduated from Vassar College with a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree.
Rise to Success
Pamela began her career at Mars, Incorporated in 1986, where she took on various roles, including operations supervisor, plant director manager, and manufacturing director. She gained experience in the company's manufacturing processes and later became a plant director at a pet care factory and manufacturing director at Mars Australia. After a sabbatical, she joined the board of directors in 2001 and served as Chairman of the Board from 2004 to 2008. In 2016, she inherited approximately an 8% stake in Mars, Inc., becoming a billionaire. Today, she works as the family's ambassador to the Mars petcare division.
Key Business Strategies
Pamela has been a key advocate for sustainability within Mars, Incorporated. She promoted environmentally responsible practices and responsible sourcing of ingredients as a board member. She has also emphasized the importance of family governance and succession planning within the company.
Philanthropy
Pamela supports initiatives focused on education, health, and environmental sustainability. Like many members of the Mars family, she prefers to keep her philanthropic work private.
