Mars appoints two to its veterinary and science and diagnostics sector
During her time at J&J she worked in cardiovascular health, infectious disease, pain relief, allergy, digestive health, smoking cessation and skin health
Mars Petcare has announced changes to the leadership of its veterinary health and science and diagnostics divisions.
Nefertiti Greene, current president of Mars science and diagnostics will move to the role of global president for Mars veterinary health from December.
With this change, Mars welcomes Katie Devine as the new global president of the science and diagnostics business. Both will report to Loïc Moutault, president of Mars Petcare.
Greene joined Mars in 2022 to lead the newly created science and diagnostics division. During the last two years, she has led the growth of the business, building a full diagnostics portfolio.
Greene has significant experience in services and healthcare, with an almost 30-year career at companies like Johnson and Johnson, Bayer, and Forest Laboratories (now Allergan) in roles of increasing complexity across both the human pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors.
Meanwhile, Devine, who will step into her new role from 21 October, joins Mars from Johnson and Johnson (J&J) where she most recently served as president of the U.S. General Medicines, Canada and Puerto Rico, a combined business of nearly $6.5bn (£4.99bn) in revenue and more than 2,000 employees.
During her time at J&J she worked in cardiovascular health, infectious disease, pain relief, allergy, digestive health, smoking cessation and skin health.
Her career has spanned more than 25 years in consumer health and pharmaceutical businesses across operations, supply chain, marketing, sales, and general management.
Greene said: “It’s a great honour to lead the Mars veterinary health business and to work with the thousands of associates globally who work tirelessly to set the standard for high-quality care, delivered through millions of pet visits each year across our 3,000 veterinary hospitals and clinics worldwide. I’m excited to join the team.”
“We are delighted to welcome Katie to Mars – and are excited for the next phase of growth for the science and diagnostics business.”
Devine added: “Mars is an organisation I have admired throughout my career, and I am excited for the opportunity to join this incredible team and lead the science and diagnostics division. With over 60 years of world leading companion animal science, and almost 90 years of heritage in pet care, the business is working to advance the knowledge and understanding of animal health – and to bring transformative solutions that will make a genuine difference to pets around the world.”
