Jacqueline Mars Timeline
Jacqueline Mars joined Mars in 1982, retired in 2001 and is now the fourth richest woman in the world 25.
Full nameJacqueline Mars
NationalityUnited States
Known forCo-owner of Mars, Inc.
1939: born
Jacqueline Mars is born to Forrest and Audrey Mars 1.
- 1939 · BORNBorn to Forrest and Audrey Mars
- 1961 · MILESTONEMarries David H. Badger
- 1982 · ROLEBecomes president of Mars' food product group
- 1999 · MILESTONEHer father Forrest Mars Sr. dies
- 2001 · ROLERetires from her Mars executive role
- 2016 · MILESTONEHer brother Forrest Mars Jr. dies
- 2026 · MILESTONERanked 35th with $50.4 billion
1961: first marriage
She marries David H. Badger 5.
1982: joins Mars
She becomes president of the food product group 5.
1999: her father dies
Forrest Mars Sr. dies and the family keeps the company 2.
2001: retires from Mars
She leaves her executive role 5.
2016: her brother dies
Forrest Mars Jr. dies 2.
2026: fourth richest woman
Forbes values her at $50.4 billion 4.
Frequently asked questions
In 1999.
In 2001.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
1 Wikipedia mirror, Jacqueline Mars (older version), 1 Jan 1970, Career dates
2 Wikipedia, Mars family, 1 Jan 1970, Family
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