Forrest Mars Sr.
1904 – 1999 American businessman
Mars heir who turned the family firm into a global consumer giant.
- Religion
- Protestant.
- Affiliations
- Built Mars into a global business; created M&M's and the modern Mars pet-food and candy empire.
After clashing with his father, he built his own confectionery and food business in Europe and later merged it back with the family firm. He created M&M's and drove Mars into pet food and packaged foods, keeping the company fiercely private.
Connections
- family of Frank C. Mars — His father, the company's founder.
- family of Frank C. Mars — His son, who expanded the company worldwide.