Lanette Shaffer Werner

Chief Innovation, Technology and Quality Officer, General Mills

General Mills•Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States

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Experience31+ Years

LevelCXO

Career Timeline

Professional employment history

General MillsCurrent
1995–Present· 31 yrs 8 mos
- Chief Innovation, Technology and Quality OfficerCurrent
  Jun 2023–Present
- Vice President, Innovation, Technology & Quality, Meals and Baking Solutions
  Jul 2021–Aug 2023
- Sr. R&D Director, Haagen-Dazs and Global Yogurt
  Jun 2019–Jun 2021
- Sr. Director, Global Product Design and Pet Segment
  2017–Jun 2019
- Sr. Director, Global Cereal Innovation
  2016–2017
- Director, Global Dairy Platform, North America Yogurt
  2012–2016
- Sr. R&D Manager, Baking Products (Betty Crocker, Bisquick)
  2009–2012
- Principal and Sr. Principal Scientist, Material Category Management and Ingredient Technology
  2004–2009
- Principal Scientist, Refrigerated Cookies, Pillsbury
  2002–2004
- Principal Scientist, New Platforms and Innovation, PIllsbury
  2001–2002
- Scientist I, Scientist II, and Sr. Scientist, Product Development and Innovation, Haagen-Dazs
  1995–2001

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Business Administration and Management, General

University of St. Thomas

Master of Science (M.S.)

Food Science

Cornell University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Foods and Nutrition

St. Catherine University

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Reports To

Lanette Shaffer Werner

Vice Chair & President

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Technology Officer

Chief Operating Officer