Todd Lachman

Mars Chocolate President, Latin America and North America Mars, Incorporated

Todd Lachman is Mars Chocolate President, Latin America and North America, responsible for the Chocolate operations in both regions, as well as serving as the Global M&M’S® Brand Strategic Leader for Mars, Inc. He joined the company in October of 2006. The portfolio of brands under Todd’s leadership in Latin America and North America include some of consumers’ favorite chocolate brands including, M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, MILKY WAY®, TWIX®, 3MUSKETEERS®, DOVE®, BOUNTY and MALTESERS®.
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Prior to joining Mars, Todd was the Executive Vice President, Del Monte Foods, responsible for the Star Kist Seafood, Del Monte Brand, and Pet Products operating divisions. Before that,Todd was Managing Director of the Pet Products division for The H.J. Heinz Company.  Early in his career he worked with the Procter & Gamble Company in a variety of marketing positions with increasing responsibility, both in the United States and Latin America.

Todd currently is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Boys and Girls Club of Newark, N.J. and has held previous Board positions for the Pittsburgh Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium and Mel Blount Youth Home of Pennsylvania.  

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics and art history from Colby College and a Masters in Management from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management.  

Todd resides in Mountain Lakes, N.J. with his wife Christine; children Kyle, Paul and Isabella; and black Labrador Pisco.  Todd enjoys spending time skiing and camping with his family, along with cycling, running and golf.