Asheesh Saksena Joins General Mills as Chief Strategy & Growth Officer
General Mills has named Asheesh Saksena its new chief strategy and growth officer, replacing Dana McNabb.
Beginning August 26, Saksena will join the senior leadership team and oversee global accelerated and sustainable growth efforts and the company’s strategic planning process.
Saksena joins the company from Gap, Inc., where he served as chief growth officer, managing the company’s operations, technology, growth, and portfolio and diversification strategies. Prior to that, he worked for Best Buy as its chief strategic growth officer and president of Best Buy Health. At Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable, he served as chief strategy officer and deputy chief strategy officer, respectively.
“Over the course of his career, Asheesh has consistently demonstrated a clear track record of driving growth across a range of industries,” said Jeff Harmening, chairman and CEO, who oversees the position. “As we continue to boldly build our brands, relentlessly innovate, and revamp our portfolio for today’s families, I am confident Asheesh will be instrumental in helping build consumer love for our iconic core brands.”
McNabb was in the chief growth officer role for over two-and-a-half years before being promoted to group president, North America Retail.
