Gülen Bengi is Lead Chief Marketing Officer, Mars, and Global Chief Growth Officer, Mars Snacking. Gülen Bengi has 30 years of experience in P&L and global leadership roles, leading businesses for turnaround and growth across North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, as well as global businesses. She is known for her inspiring vision and excels in driving strategic clarity. Her growth philosophy centres on consumer obsession, building iconic brands focusing on innovation, creativity and technology, coupled with a commitment to building talent, high-performance teams and inclusive cultures. Gülen is a champion for sustainability, digital acceleration and responsible use of AI. Gülen has held leadership roles at Unilever, Kimberly-Clark and Danone Group and represents Mars on the board of Association of National Advertisers. Gülen lives in Chicago, USA, with her husband and son.