John Mars is an American entrepreneur and business tycoon. Son of Forrest Mars Sr. and grandson of Frank Mars, founder of the American confectionery company Mars, Incorporated. As a member of the Mars family, he owns a $ 10 billion business in Mars Incorporated and other assets. In December 2010, he was 52nd in the ranking of the richest people in the world and 26th among the richest people in the United States according to Forbes magazine.
He is the chairman of the board of Mars Incorporated. Its secrecy from the press does not allow us to accurately represent the degree of involvement of John Mars in the management of the business, however, it is known that John and his brother Forrest formally resigned and transferred management to another official.
Graduated from Yale University. Previously lived in Arlington, most recently in Jackson, Wyoming. He is married and has two children.
May 6, 2021 Bloomberg estimated his fortune at $ 44,600 million.