No. 250United States
Valerie Mars
Candy, pet food · New York, New York
Net worth
$12.6B
Today
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$00.00%As of Nov 11, 2026, 1:50 PM EST
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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Principal holdings
1 positions| Company | Industry | Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Private holdings | Food & Beverage | 100.0% | $12.6B |