Alastair Child

Chief Sustainability Officer, Mars Inc. I Board Member Livelihoods Fund for Family Farming I Board Member Mars Wrigley Foundation I Founder and Trustee Bright Sparks Trust

Bright Sparks Trust•Uk, Malawi

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Experience29+ Years

Executive Overview

On our current trajectory, the world is headed for catastrophic and irreversible damage to the planet and its people. From everything I have learned from studying as a geographer, from living and working with vulnerable communities, and leading sustainability at Mars, I believe we can partner to redefine and transform business from a model of extracting value to one where we create value for nature and people.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history

LivelihoodsCurrent
Jun 2025–Present· 1 yr 3 mos
- Member, BoardCurrent
  Jun 2025–Present
Mars Wrigley FoundationCurrent
Mar 2021–Present· 5 yrs 6 mos
- Member, BoardCurrent
  Mar 2021–Present
Bright Sparks TrustCurrent
Sep 2004–Present· 22 yrs
- Founder and TrusteeCurrent
  Sep 2004–Present
MarsCurrent
Sep 2001–Present· 25 yrs
- Chief Sustainability Officer, Mars IncCurrent
  2025–Present
- Chief Sustainability Officer, Mars Wrigley
  Jul 2017–2025
- Commercial Director, Sustainability
  Apr 2013–Jun 2017
- Director Cocoa Sustainability
  Nov 2011–Mar 2013
- Director Global Programs and Partnerships
  Jul 2008–Oct 2011
- Program Manager, Mars Ambassador Program
  Dec 2006–Jun 2008
- Category Leadership Manager
  Sep 2005–Dec 2006
- Sabbatical: teaching in Malawi, conservation in South Africa, sports development in Fiji Tonga
  Sep 2004–Aug 2005
- Manager, National Accounts
  Jun 2003–Aug 2004
- Production Line Manager (Management Development Program)
  Aug 2002–May 2003
- Brand Manager (Management Development Program)
  Sep 2001–Jul 2002
Royal Marines
Apr 2002–Sep 2003· 1 yr 5 mos
- Royal Marine (Reserves)
  Apr 2002–Sep 2003
British Army
Sep 1997–Aug 1998· 11 mos
- Second Lieutenant, Troop Commander, Light Dragoons, Cavalry (Short Service Limited Commission)
  Sep 1997–Aug 1998