Mars Food & Nutrition, the maker of brands such as Ben’s Original and Dolmio, has announced the appointments of Dave Dusangh as Regional President for North America and Hans Bakker as Regional General Manager for Europe.
Both will report to the Global President of Mars Food & Nutrition, Shahid Shah, and begin their roles immediately.
“I am confident that Dave and Hans will continue to strengthen our business and brands, enhancing the value we deliver to our customers and consumers in their respective regions,” said Shah.
“Their appointments highlight our dedication to investing in talent as a fundamental enabler of strong business performance and our inspiring purpose: Better Food Today. A Better World Tomorrow. I look forward to working with them in their new capacities.”
Dusangh joined Mars in 2011, and his last role was as Regional General Manager (GM) for Mars Food & Nutrition Europe, where he drove transformation and growth in the region. In his new position leading Mars Food & Nutrition North America, he will oversee brands including Ben’s Original, Seeds Of Change, And Tasty Bite.
“I am honoured to lead the Mars Food & Nutrition North American business and look forward to working with our talented Associates as we move towards accelerated growth,” said Dusangh. “My focus will be on strengthening our position as a leader in the category and continuing to deliver delicious, convenient, and nutritious meals to meet the evolving needs of today’s consumers.”
Meanwhile, Bakker has worked for Mars for over 20 years. Since 2021, he has been Vice President of Global Transformation for Mars Food & Nutrition, where he has led transformational programmes to drive growth and productivity across the 30 countries in which the company operates.
His new role as Regional General Manager for Mars Food & Nutrition Europe includes leading brands Ben’s Original, Dolmio, and Suzi Wan. “Europe is a vibrant and diverse region, brimming with rich cultures and culinary traditions. I cannot wait to work with our passionate Associates across the region to drive growth with our customers, bring our purpose to life and provide healthy, nutritious meals for our consumers,” said Bakker.
