General Mills to appoint first female CEO amid market shifts

Dana McNabb is set to become the first female CEO of the US food corporation General Mills on January 1, 2027. She succeeds Jeff Harmening, who will transition to Executive Chair of the Board. The appointment comes as the company faces financial pressure, including a recent three percent decline in reported revenue and an eleven percent drop in adjusted operating profit.

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