Pamela Mars

Pamela Mars

Pamela Mars (#268)

  • $ 12 B
  • Candy, pet food
  • United States
  • F
  • 65 Years

About Me

Pamela Mars is an heir to her family's candy and pet care fortune. She and her three sisters each inherited an estimated 8% stake in Mars, Incorporated when their father, Forrest Mars Jr., died in 2016. Mars has held various roles at the company since her first job there in 1986. Currently she is the family's ambassador to the Mars pet care division. Mars acquired animal hospital chain VCA in 2017 plus animal hospital chain AniCura and U.K. vet chain Linnaeus, both in 2018. Mars acquired snack company Kellavova in December 2025 for $35.9 billion including debt.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Pamela Mars’s rise and global influence.

  • #245   Billionaires (2026)
  • #114   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Pamela Mars’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $11.7B (May 4, 2026)