Ken Powell
Chairman and CEO
General Mills
“General Mills employees and their unique perspectives are critical to our success,” Ken Powell said in response being named to The Fair360, formerly DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. “By leveraging diversity and creating an inclusive culture, we drive innovation, engagement and growth in our businesses around the world.”
Powell has been General Mills’ CEO since 2007 and chairman since 2008. Prior to that he was President and Chief Operating Officer. He joined the company in 1979 and has spent more than one-third of his career working overseas.