General Mills Announces New Operating Model, Senior Leadership Appointments
Business Wire•10/11/2026•07:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤General Mills reorganizes into three segments effective Jan. 1, 2027
- ➤New Commercial function combines marketing, sales, consumer insights and analytics
- ➤Ricardo Fernandez appointed Segment President, Cereal, Snacks & International
- ➤Josh Yates promoted to Chief Commercial Officer overseeing U.S. retail sales and commercial capabilities
- ➤General Mills will publish new-segment historical results before fiscal 2027 third-quarter reporting
Expert Statements
Dana McNabb, Chief Operating Officer and incoming CEO, General Mills
“Winning consumer choice today means responding faster to changing needs”
Dana McNabb, Chief Operating Officer and incoming CEO, General Mills
“We’re modernizing how we operate, strengthening our capabilities, and turning consumer insights into action more quickly. This new structure better aligns our leadership and resources with our highest priorities and positions us to deliver more consistent, profitable growth.”
General Mills Announces New Operating Model, Senior Leadership Appointments
General Mills today announced a new operating model designed to sharpen focus, advance strategic priorities and accelerate growth. Effective Jan. 1, 2027, General Mills will be organized into three segments — Cereal, Snacks & International; Meals & Baking Solutions; and Pet. In addition, a new Commercial function will combine marketing, sales, and consumer insights and analytics to strengthen omnichannel capabilities.
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