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Leadership biographies

David Clark

Vice President; President, Häagen-Dazs International

David Clark is vice president at General Mills, and president of  Häagen-Dazs International. He is responsible for accelerating growth through global strategy, innovation and organizational effectiveness.

Clark was previously vice president of Big G cereals.

Education University of Tennessee, Knoxville, bachelor’s degree University of Minnesota Carlson School, MBA

In July 2007, he began leading the development and execution of growth strategies for several iconic brands including Wheaties, Total, Chex, and Fiber One. He was recognized among the Marketing Top 50 by Advertising Age in 2008.  

From November 2003 to July 2007, Clark was the marketing director for General Mills Foodservice.

From 1997 to 2003, Clark held various marketing roles, including marketing manager for Progresso and Green Giant, and associate marketing manager for Old El Paso.

Clark’s early career experience in marketing research, category management and sales were instrumental in building a foundational understanding of consumer behavior and the consumer goods industry.

 

Kendall J. Powell
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer

Mark W. Addicks
Senior Vice President; Chief Marketing Officer

Y. Marc Belton
Executive Vice President, Global Strategy, Growth and Marketing Innovation

Kofi Bruce
Vice President, Treasurer

Gary Chu
Senior Vice President; President, Greater China

Juliana L. Chugg
Senior Vice President; President, Meals

David Clark
Vice President, Häagen-Dazs

John Church
Senior Vice President, Supply Chain

Michael L. Davis
Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources

David E. Dudick Sr.
Senior Vice President; President, U.S. Channels Sales

Peter Erickson
Senior Vice President, Innovation, Technology and Quality

Ian R. Friendly
Executive Vice President; Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Retail

Olivier Faujour
Vice President; President, Yoplait International

Jeffrey L. Harmening
Senior Vice President; President, Big G cereals

David P. Homer
Senior Vice President; President, General Mills Canada

Christina Law
Vice President; President, Asia, Middle East and Africa region

Jerry Lynch
Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer

Luis Gabriel Merizalde
Senior Vice President; President, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Michele S. Meyer
Vice President; President, Small Planet Foods

Donal L. Mulligan
Executive Vice President; Chief Financial Officer

James H. Murphy
Senior Vice President, President Big G Cereals

Kimberly A. Nelson
Senior Vice President, External Relations; President, General Mills Foundation

Jonathon J. Nudi
Vice President; President, Snacks

Rebecca L. O'Grady
Vice President; President, Yoplait USA

Shawn P. O'Grady
Senior Vice President; President, Sales and Channel Development

Christopher D. O'Leary
Executive Vice President; Chief Operating Officer, International

Roderick A. Palmore
Executive Vice President; General Counsel; Chief Compliance and Risk Management Officer, and Secretary

Ann W.H. Simonds
Senior Vice President; President, Baking Products

Vijay K. Sood
Vice President; Executive Director, India

Anton Vincent
Vice President; President, Frozen Foods

Sean N. Walker
Senior Vice President; President, Latin America

Keith A. Woodward
Senior Vice President; Financial Operations

Jerry Young
Vice President, Controller