General Mills Names Lanette Shaffer Werner Chief Innovation, Technology and Quality Officer

General Mills has announced Lanette Shaffer Werner as the new Chief Innovation, Technology and Quality (ITQ) Officer, effective June 1, 2023. She will succeed Jodi Benson, who will be retiring in July after 32 years of contributions to the company. Werner most recently served as VP, ITQ, Meals & Baking Solutions, and has held a variety of research and development roles at General Mills since joining the company as an intern in 1995. CEO Jeff Harmening praised Benson as a thought leader and champion of the consumer, and expressed confidence that Werner will advance the company's pursuit of innovation. General Mills is a multinational food manufacturer whose portfolio includes popular brands such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, and Häagen-Dazs.