Maureen P Kane Farese
MARS Global Services – Digital Technology
GS1 Item Compliance Manager

Maureen Kane Farese has been with Mars, Inc for 19 years. In 2006 she was the proud owner of the new MARS Chocolate North America Data Synchronization initiative and successfully lifted the project off the ground. She proudly has been a former guest speaker at Global Standards Conferences. In 2023, Maureen circled back to what she calls her ‘true north’, having a natural curiosity in transforming data and processes into action. She rebranded her data sync team to GS1 Item Compliance to enhance the drive for data empowerment. Maureen’s current projects include Cost-To-Serve Model, growing GS1 Material Audits and strengthening first time right data across stakeholderships.

Maureen’s diverse background connects the impact of data from E2E Supply Chain, Project Management, Functional Expert, Continuous Improvements, and multiple system implementations. She is passionate about the value data brings to a business and putting her stamp on developing, leading, and mentoring others. Maureen has served on CPG Industry forums as a past Logistics and Supply Chain Manager. She practices deep problem solving to unearth root causes and brings forward corrective actions within the business.

“Global Standards drive our business mindset into a resilient future.” – Mars Snacking Item Compliance Team