Mars Chocolate Ups Timothy LeBel to VP of Sales

Mars Chocolate North America has promoted Timothy LeBel to VP of sales.

Leading the company's sales organization, LeBel oversees the strategy and execution of Mars' retail management, customer account teams, field sales, customer development and customer experiences. He also serves as a member of the Mars senior management team.

LeBel brings 24 years of experience in both the chocolate and petcare divisions, having led sales strategies and in-store execution for several channels, including mass, grocery, club and value.

McLean, Va.-based Mars Inc. has net sales of more than $33 billion, six business segments including petcare, chocolate, Wrigley, food, drinks and symbioscience, employing more than 75,000 associates.