General Mills announces new operating model, senior leadership appointments
GIS•General Mills will introduce a new operating model on Jan. 1, 2027, appoint Ricardo Fernandez as segment president of Cereal, Snacks & International, and promote Brett White to segment president of Meals & Baking Solutions.
1. Leadership changes
General Mills said its new operating model takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, and announced senior leadership appointments. Ricardo Fernandez will lead Cereal, Snacks & International, Brett White will lead Meals & Baking Solutions, and Liz Mascolo will continue as segment president of Pet; the company also introduced a commercial function combining marketing, sales and analytics.
