Rob Kelly
Vice President Research and Development @Mars
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President Research and Development @Mars
Accountable for European R&D strategy, execution, and governance across multiple countries in a complex, regulated FMCG environment.Lead multidisciplinary teams spanning product development, engineering, quality, and food safety, ensuring safe, scalable, and commercially viable innovation.Partner closely with operations, supply chain, and commercial leadership to translate strategy into on‑the‑ground execution and sustained performance.Champion a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability while accelerating innovation timelines and simplifying technical systems.Provide executive input on portfolio prioritisation, risk management, and long‑term capability building across the region.
EDUCATION
Institute of Brewers and Distillers
Master Brewer, Brewing
NEBOSH
International Diploma, Occupational Health and Safety
IISCM-Institute for Integrated Supply Chain Management | APICS | CSCP|CLTD|ASCM Certification course
Certificate, Supply Chain Management
Office of Government Commerce (OGC)
PRINCE 2 Practitioner, Project Management
University College Dublin
BE, Chemical Engineering
Institute of Brewers and Distillers
Diploma in Brewing, Brewing
University of Strathclyde
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Harvard Executive Development Programme, Organizational Leadership
SKILLS
ABOUT ROB KELLY
I’m a senior FMCG leader with over 20 years’ experience delivering results across R&D, operations, engineering, food safety, and supply chain in complex, global environments.I currently work at European VP level, shaping strategy and execution across innovation, quality, safety, and performance—bridging technical depth with commercial and operational impact. My career spans beverages, brewing, distilling, and food manufacturing, with hands‑on leadership from factory floor to global governance.I’ve lived and worked across Ireland, the UK, Europe, China, Singapore, and Australia, leading diverse, high‑performing teams at site, regional, and global levels. I’m known for building strong cultures grounded in safety, quality, and accountability, while enabling pace and innovation at scale.What differentiates me is the ability to connect people, process, and technology—turning complexity into clarity and strategy into results. I’m passionate about developing talent, simplifying systems, and ensuring that innovation is not only creative, but safe, scalable, and sustainable.Expertise highlights:• Executive leadership & strategy• R&D and innovation governance• Operations & engineering excellence• Quality management & food safety• Global program & portfolio management• Supply chain and manufacturing performance• Building engaged, high‑trust teams
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