Greg Hocking

Greg Hocking is an experienced executive with a robust background in research and development, marketing, and strategy across diverse industries. Currently serving as VP of Global R&D New Innovation Territories at Mars since March 2022, Hocking previously held the position of VP of Marketing at CoverMyMeds from April 2020 to March 2022. Notable roles at PepsiCo from 2012 to April 2020 include VP of Nutrition Platforms and VP of Beverages Strategy & Portfolio Management, alongside earlier positions in senior management focused on technology strategy. Hocking's extensive experience also encompasses significant leadership roles at Merck, where responsibilities included Global Vaccines Portfolio Strategy and Corporate Strategy. Hocking began a career in health as an Epidemiologist at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Academic credentials include an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, an MPH in Epidemiology from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Bowdoin College.