Mr. Powell was Chairman of General Mills, Inc., an international producer, marketer and distributor of cereals, snacks and processed foods, from 2008 until December 2017 and was Chief Executive Officer of General Mills, Inc. from 2007 until June 2017. He was President and Chief Operating Officer of General Mills, Inc. from 2006 to 2007, and became a Director of General Mills, Inc. in 2006. He was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Retail from 2005 to 2006; and Executive Vice President of General Mills, Inc. from 2004 to 2005. From 1999 to 2004, Mr. Powell was Chief Executive Officer of Cereal Partners Worldwide, a joint venture of General Mills, Inc. and the Nestle Corporation. Mr. Powell joined General Mills, Inc. in 1979. Mr. Powell is a former director of General Mills, Inc.
Personal Details
Title: Mr
Surname: Powell
DoB: 01/01/1955
Age: 71 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: American
Country of Birth: United States of America
Language: English
Qualification: B.A, MBA
Industry:
Qualifications & Experience
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Working history
Committee/s
Company
Committee
Role
Appointment Date
Resignation Date
Medtronic
Board
Member
01/01/2007
Medtronic
Remuneration
Member
01/01/2007
Medtronic
Risk & Compliance
Member
01/01/2007
Medtronic
Industry Specific
Member
01/01/2007
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