Name
Jacqueline Mars
Jacqueline Mars
The Plains, Virginia
Bachelor of Arts/Science, Bryn Mawr College
United States
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candy, pet food
$28,900,000,000
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The Richest Person In Every State 2019
#33 Billionaires 2019
Jacqueline Mars owns an estimated one third of Mars, the world's largest candymaker. Mars was founded by Jacqueline's grandfather, Frank, in 1911.A well-known philanthropist, she serves on six boards including at the Smithsonian and the National Archives.Her brother John owns one third of Mars, as did her brother Forrest Jr., until his death in July 2016.She worked for the company for nearly 20 years and served on the board until 2016.
Mars owns a horse farm in Virginia that has trained horses ridden by Olympic medalists.Her son Stephen Badger is chairman of Mars' board of directors. He replaced his cousin Victoria Mars in March 2017.
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