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Deri Watkins

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Interim Global President at Mars
📍 United Kingdom

Deri Watkins is a seasoned executive with over 28 years at Mars, currently serving as the Interim Global President for Pet Nutrition. His expertise lies in business transformation, M&A, and digital strategy, having previously held the role of Chief Transformation Officer. He is a graduate of Swansea University.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Interim Global President
Location
United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Business Transformation
As the former Chief Transformation Officer for Mars, he was responsible for business strategy, M&A, and digital and organizational transformation on a global scale.
Pet Nutrition Industry
He has spent over 13 years in leadership roles within Mars's pet care division and is currently the Interim Global President for Mars Pet Nutrition.
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Career

Work history

8-2026
Interim Global President
Mars
12-2025 - 8-2026
Chief Transformation Officer
Mars
3-2025 - 12-2025
Regional President
Mars
1-2021 - 4-2025
Vice Chairman AmCham
American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (AmCham EU)
1-2020
Member Board of Trustees
Battersea
In the press

Media appearances

Mars Pet Nutrition appoints two regional presidents. Featured in Food Manufacture
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Mars Pet Nutrition Interim President Named; Industry CEO. Featured in GlobalPetIndex
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Education
1995 - 1998
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Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe
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