Front Runners help you make sense of pensions
You may not think about your pension every day, but a few things will change in the coming years with the introduction of the new pension plan. It is therefore a good idea to understand how your pension is structured, what will change for you, and what you need to keep in mind. You can find a lot of information on our website, but starting now, you can also reach out to our Front Runners at various locations for additional explanations or to ask questions about your pension. These are associates who help you navigate the world of pensions. You can ask them a pension-related question, bounce ideas off them, or have them explain where to find specific information in MyMarsPension. So you can also reach out to a Front Runner if you want to learn more about pensions but aren’t sure where to start. Together, we will make sure we all understand it and help each other make sense of pension!
Who are the Front Runners?
Front Runners are colleagues at Mars who have a basic understanding of pensions and can help their colleagues navigate the ever-changing world of pensions. Front Runners are not pension experts, theyare guides. They help associates make sense of pension information and work with you to figure out the best place to take your question. Meet our Front Runners!
What can and can’t you expect from a Front Runner?
Front Runners help you get started. For example, they can:
- explain the basics of retirement
- show you where to find information
- answer questions about general topics
- refer you to a Pension Coach
Front Runners are not pension advisors and do not provide pension advice. If you would like to discuss your personal pension situation in more detail, please direct your question to our Pension Coaches.
Our Front Runners
Where can you find them?
You can find our Front Runners at various Mars locations. Below, you can see who works where and when you can usually find them.
| Front Runner | Location | Department | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lieneke Leep | Amsterdam | Service and Finance | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Erik Janssen | Veghel | Supply | Tue–Fri 6:00 AM–3:30 PM |
| Harold Heesch | Veghel | Supply | Shift work (early/late) |
| Sandra Kleijbeuker | Veghel | Office, P&O | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM |
| Bethy van de Velde | Oud-Beijerland | Operations | Mon, Wed, Thu and Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM |
| René van der Mee | Oud-Beijerland | Supply | Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–5:00 PM |
Your go-to source for answers, both in the workplace and online.
You don’t need to have an urgent question about pension to reach out to a Front Runner. Are you struggling to make sense of your pension? You can start small and still make significant progress by asking a Front Runner a simple question. For example:
- Where can I view my retirement benefits?
- Does the new pension plan affect me?
- Where can I find information about my pension?
- Who can I talk to about my personal situation?
You can also ask your question directly to the pension fund or leave a message for a Frontrunner. You can do this via the contact form in MyMarsPension.
Ask your question via MyMarsPension