Mars Petcare announces new General Manager

Daniel Calderoni, Mars Petcare’s newly announced General Manager for its Mars Pet Nutrition business in Canada. (CNW Group/Mars Petcare)

BOLTON — On Nov. 22, Mars Petcare, a manufacturer of pet nutrition products and technology, announced Daniel Calderoni as the General Manager for its Pet Nutrition business in Canada. Calderoni will help drive forward the next steps for the business and try and secure top talent at Mars Pet Nutrition in Canada. He was previously Vice President of Emerging Markets for Mars Pet Nutrition and formally assumed responsibility as General Manager this month.

Calderoni is a senior leader at Mars, having worked across several geographies and multiple functions in his time at the company. In his most recent role as Vice President of Emerging Markets for Pet Nutrition, Calderoni championed pet parent needs across emerging markets in support of Pet Nutrition’s global growth strategy. He also served as General Manager of Pet Nutrition in the Southern Cone, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay.

In his new role as General Manager for Pet Nutrition Canada, Daniel will leverage his experience to try and grow the business and drive impact in the dynamic pet category – all in partnership with a team of Associates.

“Our Canadian business is made up of an exceptionally talented group of Associates, and Daniel’s addition to the team, as well as his inspiring leadership, is set to pave the way for even greater success in the market,” said Ikdeep Singh, Global President, Mars Pet Nutrition. “He brings with him a successful track record of experience across digital and brand marketing, as well as a global perspective that is vital for our ever-evolving pet parents. I’m confident that his tenure with Mars, experience across geographies and passion for championing Associate diversity and development across the organization will be central to driving our business forward.”