UK | Mars, Incorporated has announced that Chris Sackree has been appointed to Global Vice President, Supply for Mars Food & Nutrition.
Sackree will take on the role from Dale Creaser, who will retire from Mars on the 3rd of April after nearly three decades with the business. He will report to the Global President of Mars Food & Nutrition, Shaid Shah.
“I’m delighted to announce Chris’ appointment and welcome him to the Global Leadership Team for Mars Food & Nutrition,” said Shaid Shah, Global President, Mars Food & Nutrition.
“Chris joined Mars 18 years ago and has consistently delivered excellent operational performance across markets and categories, underpinned by a deep commitment to driving quality and safety. He is a strong leader with a reputation for building high-performing teams.”
Sackree first joined Mars Pet Nutrition in Operations at the Melton Mowbray factory in the U.K. During his time at Mars, He has held numerous supply chain roles. He spent time in Bremen, Germany, in Industrial Engineering, before returning to the U.K. as Plant Manager in Melton Mowbray in 2013.
In 2017, he moved to Nashville, U.S., first as Industrial Engineering Director, and later as Interim VP Supply for Mars Pet Nutrition, North America.
He joined Mars Food & Nutrition in 2022 as Global Value Chain Operations VP, where he played a key role in building a strong and resilient global supply chain and a high-performing Supply function.
“I want to thank Dale for his immense and long-lasting contribution to the Mars business. Dale’s commitment to driving the best outcomes for the enterprise through inspiring Associates to reach their full potential, combined with his rigour, vision and functional excellence, has been a defining strength,” said Shah.
“His legacy will continue through the fantastic talent he has nurtured into highly engaged and effective teams over many years.”
Creaser joined Mars as a Shift Manager in Slough, U.K., and spent the early part of his career in Chocolate and Petcare with developmental assignments in Hungary and Germany, before returning to be Plant Manager of the Slough factory.
In 2012, Creaser held his first role in Food as VP Supply for Food Europe, Russia and South Africa. Later, he took on the role of VP Supply for Mars Chocolate Europe and Eurasia, and VP Supply for Mars Wrigley Europe, CIS and Turkey.
He then rejoined Food & Nutrition as Global VP Supply in 2022 and has been a driving force in leading the Segment’s supply transformation, embedding operational excellence, and setting up the Segment for continued success through its refreshed business strategy.
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