ABOUT US
Founded by Marilyn Barnett in 1973, The Mars Agency revolutionized the world of commerce as the first ever shopper marketing agency. To this day as Mars UnitedSM Commerce, a collective of commerce solutions, we pride ourselves on our reputation as leaders in shopper conversion, retail intelligence, and groundbreaking technology.
Our Vision
Shaping commerce with every click, swipe and interaction.
At Mars United Commerce we aspire to be at the forefront of tech-enabled commerce solutions, in an industry driven by the smartest human ingenuity and technological advancements. We’re leading the charge to reinvent every corner of the digital and physical commerce landscape.
Free from conflicts and committed wholly to your needs, we work in harmony with your existing partners and systems. As architects of our own design, we’re capable of everything and yet focused on the singular goal of advancing your business.
Our Mission
Make each client's business better today than it was yesterday.
We deliver global reach and local influence by ensuring we have hundreds of commerce strategy, media, activation, and analytics experts on the ground, in the vicinity of the world’s most prominent retailers and marketplaces.
YOU’LL FIND US WHEREVER COMMERCE CONNECTS
YOU’LL FIND US WHEREVER COMMERCE CONNECTS
Our People
+800 Employees – One Mars United Commerce
Everyone at Mars United Commerce has a singular mission: to not only meet the demands of today but to propel each client’s business into tomorrow with unmatched collective expertise and relentless drive.
Over 50 Years of Global Influence & Unrivalled Success
Mars United Commerce has been a force for international commerce leadership for over half a century. We cultivate a culture where innovation thrives and the status quo is constantly challenged.
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LEADERSHIP TEAM
Guided by Pioneers, Inspired by Mavericks
Meet the visionaries who embody our values and steer our ship with precision and foresight.
Darren Keen
CEO – International Markets
Greg Thorpe
MD Europe
Derek Bain
Executive Creative Director
Katrina Smart
Commerce Media Director
Ross Halliwell
Omnichannel Commerce Director
Paul Parsons
Strategy Director
Sarah Amon
Finance Director
Amy Gutsell
Business Director
Jason Wall
Business Director
Natalie Wright
Business Director
Nathan Palmer
VP Growth
Learn more about our core solutions, approach, and culture.
Strategy & Analytics
Content & Experiences
Retail Consultancy
Retail Media & Ecommerce
Marilyn®
About Us
Strategy & Analytics
Content & Experiences
Retail Consultancy
Retail Media & Ecommerce
Marilyn®