General Mills announces Lanette Shaffer Werner as chief innovation, technology and quality officer
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General Mills announced Lanette Shaffer Werner has been named chief innovation, technology and quality (ITQ) officer, effective June 1, 2023. She succeeds Jodi Benson, who is retiring in July.
Shaffer Werner most recently served as vice president, ITQ, Meals & Baking Solutions. She has held a variety of research and development roles in Frozen Desserts and Pillsbury, in addition to experiences in ingredient technology and strategy and innovation. She started with General Mills as a research and development intern, supporting Häagen-Dazs, in 1995.
“Lanette has a proven track record of valued contributions, technical experience and engaging leadership, and I’m confident she will advance our pursuit of innovation across General Mills,” Jeff Harmening, chairman and CEO, General Mills, said in the announcement. “I’m incredibly grateful to Jodi for her 32 years of contributions to General Mills and our portfolio of beloved brands. She is known across the company as a thought leader and a champion of our consumer above all else, and I wish her well in her retirement.”
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, General Mills portfolio of brands includes Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Annie’s, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki and more.
