Mars Food & Nutrition is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Mooney as General Manager for UK & Ireland, effective February 2nd, 2026.
Mooney enters the role with over 25 years of UK and Global CPG & retail experience. His distinguished career includes leadership positions at Sainsbury’s, Safeway, Danone, GSK, and Mars, where he has excelled in customer, category, and commercial strategy roles. Since joining Mars Inc’s Global Customer Team in 2020, he has led global customer and category partnership initiatives, driving growth and collaboration across the Mars business.
In his new role as Mars Food & Nutrition General Manager for UK & Ireland, Mooney will report directly to Hans Bakker, Mars Food & Nutrition Regional General Manager Europe.
Bakker commented: “It is with great excitement that we welcome Tim to lead the Mars Food & Nutrition team in UK & Ireland. His extensive industry experience and strategic vision will be instrumental in driving the performance of our iconic brands to deliver category value through mutual and sustainable growth.”
Mooney joins the business at an important time, as it continues to drive and support its leading brands – Ben’s Original and Dolmio – with an exciting innovation agenda that includes the new and rapidly expanding ambient Ready Meals range. The business also continues to invest in its purpose partnerships, with 2025 seeing its inaugural landmark collaboration between Ben’s Original and Children in Need.
Mooney added: “I am delighted to take on this role and look forward to working with our partners across the UK & Ireland to co-create value for our customers, consumers and the category. Food & Nutrition is one of the most innovative parts of the Mars business with iconic household brands, and I’m incredibly excited to have the opportunity to build on the team’s success.”
Tim Mooney succeeds Nick Reade, who is departing Mars after a decade of dedicated service and significant contributions to the business. He leaves with our thanks and very best wishes.
