Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail (ITR) General Manager Gary Clarke is to return to Australia once his assignment in The Netherlands ends on 30 April 2020.

After four years in the role, he will return home with his wife and daughters, where they will all pursue new opportunities.

Moving forward, Jack Tabbers, General Manager, Mars Netherlands will lead Mars ITR in an interim capacity alongside his existing responsibilities.

SUCCESSFUL FOUR-YEAR TENURE

Reflecting on his tenure, the company said Clarke (pictured below) led the transition of the Mars Wrigley ITR business to a purpose-driven unit based on real traveller insights, with an admired portfolio and effective activations.

He also introduced the travel retail industry to the concept of “Economics of Mutuality”. This provides inspiration around delivering greater value to society, people and the environment and superior business returns.

Clarke said: “In these times, when the impact of Covid-19 is felt so hard in travel retail, it is of critical importance to minimise disruption for the business. I am confident we have found the best possible solution with the interim appointment of Jack.

“Meanwhile, I am humbled and grateful to look back on four fantastic years in travel retail, in which I was able to broaden my perspective and learn so much from the people I worked with, inside and outside of Mars. I have full confidence in the business and its people and know they will continue to bring the Mars Wrigley purpose (Better Moments Make The World Smile) to life for travellers.”