General Mills (GIS) Announces CEO Transition as Dana McNabb Take

General Mills' board elected Dana McNabb, current COO, as CEO effective January 2027, succeeding Jeff Harmening, who will become executive chair. McNabb, with 27 years at the company, has led key operating segments and functions. She aims to drive profitable growth through digital demand and supply chain modernization, building on Harmening's foundation.

General Mills has named Dana McNabb as its next CEO, the first woman to lead the company. McNabb, currently COO, will take over on January 1. Current CEO Jeff Harmening will become executive chairman. The board unanimously approved the change.

General Mills has named Dana McNabb as its new CEO, effective January 1. McNabb, currently COO, will succeed Jeff Harmening, who becomes executive chairman. The transition occurs amid industry challenges like inflation and competition. General Mills' stock is down 27% year-to-date, despite recent earnings beats. McNabb's priorities include restoring growth and modernizing supply chains, according to analysts.

General Mills named Dana McNabb, its current COO, as CEO effective January 1, 2027, replacing Jeff Harmening, who will become executive chair. McNabb has held various leadership roles at the company for 27 years.

General Mills has named Dana McNabb, its current COO, as the next CEO, effective January 1. McNabb will replace Jeff Harmening, who will become executive chair. McNabb emphasized focusing on profitable growth through digital demand and supply chain modernization.

General Mills announced Dana McNabb, current COO, will become CEO on Jan. 1, 2027, replacing Jeff Harmening, who will become executive chair. McNabb has 27 years of experience at the company. The announcement follows a fiscal year with an $88M loss and 5% sales decline, partly due to asset sales. Analysts expect investments to drive future growth.