Mars shakes up leadership team

Mars appoints Dave Dusangh as regional president for North America and Hans Bakker as regional general manager for its food and nutrition business in Europe.

These appointments are intended to drive growth and innovation in the food and nutrition business. Dusangh and Bakker will report to the global president of Mars Food and Nutrition, Shaid Shah, and will begin these 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.”

Before becoming Mars Food and Nutrition regional president for North America, Dusangh was the regional general manager for Mars Food and Nutrition Europe. Dusangh started at Mars in 2011 with Mars Pet Nutrition Canada and moved on to lead Mars Food and Nutrition Canada in 2016. In 2018, he also became GM of Tasty Bite North America and joined the Tasty Bite Eatables Board in India, a position he continues to hold. Dusangh has expertise in customer relationships and team leadership. In his new role, he will oversee brands including Ben’s Orginial, Seeds of Change, and Tasty Bite.

“I am honoured to lead the Mars Food and 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.”