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Mars has announced the appointment of Chris Sackree as global vice president supply for Mars Food & Nutrition.
Sackree will succeed Dale Creaser, who will retire from Mars on Friday, 3 April 2026, after nearly three decades with the business.
In his new role, Sackree will report to Shaid Shah, global president of Mars Food & Nutrition, and join the segment’s global leadership team, overseeing supply operations across Mars Food & Nutrition’s global portfolio, which includes brands such as Ben’s Original, Tasty Bite, Kevin’s Natural Foods and Dolmio.
“I’m delighted to announce Chris’ appointment and welcome him to the Global Leadership Team for Mars Food & Nutrition,” Shah said.
“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 began his Mars career in operations at the Melton Mowbray factory in the UK with Mars Pet Nutrition. His career path has included roles in industrial engineering in Bremen, Germany; plant manager at Melton Mowbray in 2013; and multiple senior leadership positions in the US, including industrial engineering director and interim VP supply for Mars Pet Nutrition North America in Nashville.
He joined Mars Food & Nutrition in 2022 as global value chain operations vice president, where he played a central role in strengthening the company’s global supply chain resilience and building a high-performing supply organisation.
The announcement also marks the retirement of Dale Creaser, whose Mars career began as a shift manager in Slough, UK.
Creaser went on to hold senior supply leadership roles across Chocolate, Petcare, Wrigley and Food & Nutrition, including VP supply roles across Europe, Eurasia, CIS, Turkey, Russia, South Africa and global segments.
He returned to Mars Food & Nutrition in 2022 as global VP supply, where he led a major supply transformation and embedded operational excellence as part of the segment’s refreshed business strategy.
“I want to thank Dale for his immense and long-lasting contribution to the Mars business,” Shah added.
“His 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. His legacy will continue through the fantastic talent he has nurtured into highly engaged and effective teams over many years.”
With Sackree’s appointment, Mars Food & Nutrition signals continued investment in operational excellence, supply chain resilience, and leadership continuity as it scales its global food portfolio across 30 markets worldwide.
