Anton Vincent

Anton Vincent

President, Mars Snacking NA & Global Ice Cream at Mars, Reshaping disruption into value creation

MarsNew York City Metropolitan Area

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Experience39+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Anton Vincent is a global executive leading organizations that house some of the world’s most iconic consumer brands that shape culture, drive enterprise value and elevates communities around the world. Throughout his career, Anton has ushered organizations to new stages of growth, value creation and corporate reputation. Anton currently serves a dual executive role as President, Mars Wrigley, North America & Global Ice Cream at Mars Inc., one of the world’s largest privately held companies. Since joining Mars in 2019, Anton has led a massive growth and earnings transformation and repositioned Mars' largest consumer portfolio driving accelerated value creation and well positioned for the next growth horizon. Prior to Mars, Anton spent much of his career at General Mills, building award winning brands and leading three divisions to record financial performance. He is a boundaryless global leader who is passionate about creating environments for sustained growth, transforming at the speed of tomorrow and developing leadership talent. A native of Jackson, Mississippi, Anton holds a BBA in Finance from Sam Houston State University and an MBA in Marketing from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, where he currently serves on the Dean’s Council. Anton serves as a Non-executive board director for International Paper (NYSE: IP), a Fortune 100 company, and numerous industry boards and councils. As a leading executive and influencer, Anton’s insight and leadership is sought across industries globally. He's been recognized by many publications for his impactful enterprise leadership including Savoy Magazine (Most Influential Black Corporate Directors, Most Influential African Americans in Corporate America), Black Enterprise (Most Influential Blacks in America, Most Influential Marketing & Advertising Executives), Minneapolis Business Journal (Minority Executive of the Year). Anton is enshrined as a Distinguished Alumni for both his undergraduate and graduate alma maters.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • 2021–Present· 5 yrs 8 mos
    • Independent Board Member (IP:NYSE)Current
      2021–Present
  • MarsCurrent
    May 2019–Present· 7 yrs 4 mos
    • President, Mars Snacking, North America and Global Ice CreamCurrent
      May 2019–Present
  • Jun 2018–Dec 2018· 6 mos
    • CEO, Greencore USA
      Jun 2018–Dec 2018
  • 2014–2016· 2 yrs
    • Board Member
      2014–2016
  • 2001–2016· 15 yrs
    • President, Snacks Division
      2014–2016
    • President, Frozen Frontier Division
      2012–2014
    • President, Baking Division
      2010–2012
    • General Management & Marketing leadership roles of increasing breadth and responsibility
      Dec 2002–Aug 2010
    • Director, M&A
      2001–Nov 2002
  • Oct 1998–Dec 2000· 2 yrs 2 mos
    • Managing Prinicipal
      Oct 1998–Dec 2000
  • 1993–1998· 5 yrs
    • Marketing and GM roles with increasing breadth
      1993–1998
    • US Consumer Markets - Quality Analyst
      1988–1991
  • 1987–1988· 1 yr
    • Registered Financial Representative
      1987–1988

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Finance

Sam Houston State University

MBA

Marketing

Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

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