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Mars appoints Stephen Hogan as VP of public affairs?áfor?áEurope

Confectionery giant Mars, Incorporated has appointed Stephen Hogan as vice president of public affairs for Europe. Hogan will oversee the company's EU Government Relations Service Center in Brussels and play a key role in shaping Mars' engagement with European policymakers.Previously, Hogan served as deputy communications director for the COP28 Climate Campaign Leadership Team. He brings a wealth of experience to Mars, having spent seven years at SC Johnson, most recently as executive director of global corporate communications. Prior to that, he held the position of EMEA director of government affairs and policy at Johnson & Johnson for five years.Hogan's background also includes agency-side experience, where he led the European transport practice at APCO. In his new role, he will report directly to Anders Bering, Mars' vice president of global public affairs and external communications.Bering enthusiastically welcomed Hogan to the team, highlighting his extensive public affairs experience within and beyond Brussels. Bering expressed confidence that Hogan's expertise will be instrumental in promoting Mars' interests and policy positions within the European Union, fostering strong collaboration with partners and legislators.