A new Chief will be stepping into General Mills’ leadership ring next month. The company has named Asheesh Saksena as its new Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, effective August 26, 2024. He will have global accountability for the comprehensive strategic planning process and building long-term, sustainable plans and capabilities to accelerate growth. Saksena succeeds Dana McNabb, following her prior appointment to Group President, North America Retail.
Saksena most recently served as Chief Growth Officer for Gap, where he was accountable for operations, technology, and the company’s growth, portfolio, and diversification strategy. Prior roles include President of Best Buy Health and Chief Strategic Growth Officer of Best Buy Co., in addition to Chief Strategy Officer for Cox Communications and Deputy Chief Strategy Officer for Time Warner Cable.
According to a press release, he has a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, India, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Delhi, India. Saksena previously served on the Board of Industry Advisors for Consumer Technology Forum (CES) and as a Board Trustee for the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Jeff Harmening, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented on the news.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Asheesh to General Mills,” said Harmening. “Over the course of his career, Asheesh has consistently demonstrated a clear track record of driving growth across a range of industries. As we continue to boldly build our brands, relentlessly innovate and revamp our portfolio for today’s families, I am confident Asheesh will be instrumental in helping build consumer love for our iconic core brands.”
Cheers to the new Chief!
