Part of Mars, one of the world’s largest privately held companies and home to iconic brands including M&M’s, Snickers, Pedigree, and KIND, KIND North America operates in one of the most competitive and crowded categories in consumer products. As CEO of KIND North America, Daniel Calderoni shares how purpose-driven leadership, values-based culture, and curiosity-led innovation help brands remain differentiated as they scale. From his “3H Framework” — honor the past, be honest about the present, and be hopeful about the future — to his people-first leadership philosophy, Daniel challenges CEOs to build organizations grounded in trust, humanity, and long-term thinking in an increasingly disruptive world.
The interview was recorded on April 23rd, 2026.