When we welcomed our first dog Ted into our family, I didn't expect it to change my career path.
At the time, I was working in the brilliant Food & Nutrition team and I hadn’t yet considered a move outside the category.
But after falling in love with Ted, I learned first-hand the positive difference that pets can make to our lives, whilst also learning that pets don’t always get the care they need and deserve. From this moment, I knew I wanted to work in the Petcare category – and I was fortunate enough to be at a company that could facilitate this move.
One of the best things about Mars is the variety of experiences you can have within one business – across companies, sectors and even geographies. Many of my closest friends who I joined with are now based around the world!
As for me, I may have stayed in the UK but that hasn’t meant a lack of variety. I’ve worked across our business segments in marketing, sales, commercial strategy and supply chain roles to name but a few.
I am incredibly grateful for these opportunities, which I know also appeal to the next generation of talent who are seeking new experiences and challenges faster than ever before.
But whilst so much about each business is unique (as I know having worked at Mars Food, Pet Nutrition and now at Royal Canin), they all have the Mars DNA too – which means:
📈 Ambitious targets for sustained growth taken with care for the effects of our business on all stakeholders in mind.
🧠 The prioritisation on personal development, leading to impressive employee retention.
🗣️ An emphasis on family and community, enabled by an environment where Associates are empowered to share what they need to succeed.
I can’t imagine there are many other places where you can find such a range of opportunities linked by the same shared purpose – which is just one of the reasons I am #ProudlyMars.
At Royal Canin, we’re embracing the future of more sustainable pet nutrition, powered by the incredible potential of microalgae.
In response to marine ecosystems' challenges, we’ve implemented an innovative strategy led by our Global Materials Innovation Manager, Taoufiq Errafi. His team is progressively replacing part of the fish oil used in some of our products with microalgae. This shift not only helps preserve marine ecosystems but also helps reduce our overall environmental impact.
Taoufiq's initiatives exemplify how our Associates across Mars are actively tackling climate change and supporting the company’s Net Zero Roadmap 2050. His approach has already saved a billion individual anchovies this year alone, showcasing our commitment to a healthier planet.
Discover more about his story and contributions to advancing sustainability in pet nutrition: https://lnkd.in/e7UZzJQT. #RoyalCanin #ProudlyRoyalCanin #Sustainability
When your dog’s diet is better for the planet than your own.