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    Mars Appoints Kemal Cetin as CDIO to Lead AI and Data Strategy for Its $36 Billion Snacking Business

    "As we continue bringing together the newly acquired Kellanova brands, Kemal will play a key role in helping us move faster, make better decisions, and build for the future."

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    Mars Appoints Kemal Cetin as CDIO to Lead AI and Data Strategy for Its $36 Billion Snacking Business

    Mars announced on June 9, 2026 the appointment of Kemal Cetin as Global Chief Digital and Information Officer for its Snacking business, a newly filled role that places technology, data, and AI leadership at the senior team level.

    Cetin takes the role effective August 3, 2026 and will report directly to Andrew Clarke, Global President of Mars Snacking, sitting on both the Mars Snacking Leadership Team and the Mars Digital Technologies Leadership Team, according to the press release.

    Clarke framed the timing of the appointment directly. "As we continue bringing together the newly acquired Kellanova brands, Kemal will play a key role in helping us move faster, make better decisions, and build for the future," he said.

    The Kellanova acquisition added PRINGLES, CHEEZ-IT, POP-TARTS, and KIND to a portfolio that already included SNICKERS, M&M'S, SKITTLES, and EXTRA, creating a $36 billion snacking business that requires significant technology integration work to operate coherently across brands, markets, and supply chains.

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    Sachin Mohan

    Sachin is a Senior Writer at AIM Media House. He is a tech enthusiast and holds a very keen interest in emerging technologies and how they fare in the current market. He can be reached at sachin.mohan@aimmediahouse.com

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