Hotel Chocolat Appoints Mars Exec as UK Boss - Retail Gazette

Hotel Chocolat appoints new UK GM

Hotel Chocolat has announced the appointment of Carrie Martin as its new UK general manager, effective 6 October 2025. Her appointment follows the departure of CEO Lysa Hardy after seven years.  Martin joins from snack brand Kind, where she has served as general manager for Europe, the Middle East and Australia since 2021.  She previously held senior commercial and retail roles at Mars, Mars Wrigley and Mars Chocolate, including global route-to-…

Hotel Chocolat hires new UK general manager

Hotel Chocolat has announced the appointment of Carrie Martin as its new UK general manager.

Hotel Chocolat appoints former Mars exec as UK general manager - Grocery Gazette - Latest Grocery Industry News

Chocolate manufacturer Hotel Chocolat has appointed former Mars executive Carrie Martin as the new general manager for the UK, from 6 October. Martin currently works as the general manager for…

Hotel Chocolat appoints Mars exec as UK boss - Retail Gazette

Luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat has hired Mars exec Carrie Martin as its new UK boss, following CEO Lysa Hardy’s departure from the business. Martin currently serves as general manager for Europe, Middle East and Australia for food business Kind, which is owned by Mars, Retail Week reported.  The exec has spent her whole career working for Mars, joining the company in 2000 as a sales manager. She is set to take on the new position as gener…