General Mills has promoted Dana McNabb to chief operating officer as the food giant expands her leadership role to help drive growth and strengthen operations across its global business.
The appointment takes effect 1 June 2026. McNabb will continue reporting to CEO and chairman Jeff Harmening and will also join the company’s board of directors.
McNabb currently serves as group president of North America Retail and North America Pet. Under her new role, she will oversee all of General Mills’ operating segments and several core functions, including international operations, foodservice, supply chain, digital and technology, innovation and corporate strategy.
Harmening described McNabb as a “disciplined, strategic leader” who has helped drive efforts to strengthen the company’s brands and consumer appeal.
McNabb has held several senior leadership positions during her nearly three decades at General Mills, including chief strategy and growth officer, president of the company’s Europe and Australia business, and president of its US cereal division.
She also previously served as vice president of global marketing for Cereal Partners Worldwide, General Mills’ joint venture with Nestlé.
She joined General Mills in Canada in 1999 and has worked across multiple categories including cereal, snacks, meals and dairy.
General Mills, whose brands include Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo and Häagen-Dazs, reported fiscal 2025 net sales of $19 billion.
by Rafaela Sousa
Source: foodbev.com
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