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NEWS

Mars awards 2023

Supply Chain

Associate of the Year

MARS, THE multinational manufacturer of
confectionery, pet food and other food products,
recently held its South African Annual Conference,
known as All Associates Day – an eagerly anticipated
event where associates come together to celebrate
achievements, align with company values and inspire
one another.

The awards not only highlight the achievements
of the different departments within the company, but
also reinforce the five principles that drive Mars’s
success: quality, responsibility, mutuality, efficiency and
freedom.

The 2023 Supply Chain Associate of the Year
award went to Noxolo (Nox) Somhlahlo of the Mars
South Africa Supply department. Presenting the
award, Nicholas Baard, Supply Chain Director of Mars
Southern Africa, said: “Nox has been awarded the
Supply Chain Associate of the Year for 2023 due to the
huge contribution she made to Mars as well as in her
own development. Nox double-hatted for six months of
2023, doing two roles while a fellow associate was on
maternity leave. She was an integral part of completely
step changing how we track and hold accountable
our logistics costs and, in doing so, helped identify
and create significant savings in 2023 and 2024. Nox Helen McDougall, Managing Director Mars Southern Africa
stretched herself and grew professionally, despite (left), Nox Somhlahlo (centre) and Nicholas Baard, Supply Chain
facing some difficult challenges. She did this while Director of Mars Southern Africa.
always smiling and completing projects outside of her
job scope. Nox has a great attitude and is known for that this incredible honour was waiting for me. It truly
being someone everyone wants to work with.” felt like an amazing added birthday gift.”

After the conference, Nox shared: “I’m beyond “As I reflect on this milestone, I’m filled with a sense
thrilled that I’ve been awarded the prestigious Supply of pride and humility. Once again, thank you to our SC
Chain Award of the Year at this year’s AAD conference Director and the Mars leadership team from the bottom
for Mars Southern Africa! This recognition means the of my heart for this incredible honour. I am deeply
world to me, especially because it came as such a humbled and immensely grateful. Here’s to many more
wonderful surprise. On the day of the conference, I was milestones, challenges conquered and successes
celebrating my birthday with family, but little did I know shared in the journey ahead.”

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