Portrait of Marijke Mars

Rank #277

Marijke Mars

Net worth $11.4B

Candy, pet food · United States

Born
Jul 28, 1964
Age
61
Source
Candy, pet food
Residence
Los Angeles, California
Citizenship
United States
Marital status
Divorced
Children
0
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, Duke University

Net worth over time

Biography

  • Marijke Mars and her three sisters are heirs to the family's giant candy and pet food company, Mars, Incorporated.
  • All four sisters inherited estimated stakes in the company of 8% apiece when their father, Forrest Mars Jr., died in 2016.
  • Her great-grandfather Frank Mars founded the candy company in 1911.
  • Mars serves on the company's board of directors.
  • Mars acquired snack company Kellavova in December 2025 for $35.9 billion including debt.