GENERAL MILLS PICKS NEW EXECUTIVE STAFF
By Adnews Staff
General Mills Canada has named the members of its executive staff, which has changed to reflect General Mills' acquisition of Pillsbury in November 2001. Christi Strauss continues as president of General Mills Canada. Doug McGillivray has been appointed vice-president of marketing for baked goods, meals and consumer insights. Previously McGillivray was vice-president of marketing for Pillsbury Canada. Eric Lucas continues as vice-president of marketing, but will expand his cereals and promotions purview to include all breakfast products. Blair Ruelens has been appointed vice-president of customer business development. Previously he was vice-president of sales for Pillsbury. Additional members include: Kathleen Schmidlkofer, vice-president of finance and information technology; Bill Hunt, vice-president of the supply chain; and Elizabeth Flynn, vice-president of human resources.