General Mills is getting a new CEO, Dana M. McNabb, starting January 1, 2027, as Jeffrey L. Harmening retires.

Sep 30, 2026, 7:37 AM ETNew bossRead the original at SEC EDGAR

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General Mills is promoting an experienced insider, and Harmening will remain executive chair. The leadership handoff and changed pay terms do not show a clear shift in the company’s business outlook.

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This keeps leadership close to General Mills’ existing team. McNabb has worked there since 1999 and has been chief operating officer since June 2026. Harmening will remain executive chair. The filing also changes both leaders’ pay, but reports no new business plan or operating results. Together, these details describe a leadership handoff, not a clear change in the company’s outlook.

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