The Mars Family
The intensely private family behind the world's largest candy company. Three generations have built a confectionery empire worth over $100 billion while rarely making public appearances.
Confectioner, Entrepreneur · b. 1883–1934
Founded Mars, Incorporated and invented the Milky Way bar in 1923, establishing the candy company that his son would turn into a global empire.
Notable Works
- Mars, Incorporated
- Milky Way bar
- Snickers bar
Business Executive · b. 1904–1999
Frank's son, he vastly expanded the family business internationally and created M&M's after observing soldiers eating chocolate pellets duri…
Notable Works
- M&M's
- Uncle Ben's Rice
- Pedigree
Business Executive · b. 1931–2016
Forrest Sr.'s son, he co-ran Mars with his siblings for decades, maintaining the family's near-total secrecy while overseeing massive global…
Notable Works
- Mars, Incorporated (co-president)
- Ethel M Chocolates
Heiress, Philanthropist · b. 1939
Forrest Sr.'s daughter, she served on the Mars board for decades and remains one of the wealthiest women in the world through her stake in t…
Notable Works
- Mars, Incorporated (board member)
- Washington National Cathedral (trustee)