Valerie Mars is an American businesswoman who has an estimated net worth of $9.59 billion in April 2019.

Valerie Mars started her career as a training program participant for Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company and elevated to Assistant Secretary for the said company. She also worked as a controller for Whitman Heffernan Rhein and Director for Corporate Development for Masterfoods Europe.

When she joined the Mars Incorporated in 1992 on a part-time basis, Mars did special projects for the company which focused on acquisition. She serves as Senior Vice President & Head of Corporate Development for Mars, Incorporated.  Aside from this, she is a member of the Board of Royal Canin.

Valerie Anne Mars is married to Philip Michael White and has two sons. She took up Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University and took MBA at Columbia Business School.