New MD appointed for General Mills ANZ


Thursday, 15 August, 2024

New MD appointed for General Mills ANZ

General Mills, known for manufacturing many food brands in ANZ, including Old El Paso, Latina Fresh, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker and Haagen-Dazs, has announced the appointment of Karen Jenkins as its new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand.

Jenkins brings with her an extensive 25-year background in the food industry and a wealth of experience in driving business growth and innovation across General Mills internationally. The company has over 220 employees across two sites in the ANZ market, including its ANZ headquarters in Melbourne and its manufacturing site in Rooty Hill, Western Sydney.

“I am excited to take on the role of Managing Director for General Mills Australia and New Zealand. Our region has seen significant growth and innovation and I am eager to continue building on this success,” Jenkins said.

Image credit: General Mills

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