General Mills Promotes Jonathan Ness to Permanent Supply Chain Chief
Event summary
- Jonathan Ness named Chief Supply Chain Officer at General Mills, effective March 16, 2026.
- Ness has served as interim chief since late January and has nearly 20 years of experience at General Mills.
- He will report to CEO Jeff Harmening and join the company’s Senior Leadership Team.
- Ness previously held roles in Supply Chain Strategy, Global Finance, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Transformation.
The big picture
General Mills' promotion of Jonathan Ness to Chief Supply Chain Officer underscores the company's focus on supply chain resilience and operational excellence. This move comes amid broader industry trends emphasizing end-to-end supply chain performance, particularly in the consumer packaged goods sector. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $19 billion, General Mills is positioning itself to leverage Ness's extensive experience to drive further efficiency and innovation.
What we're watching
- Supply Chain Resilience
- How Ness will further enhance General Mills' supply chain performance and operational excellence.
- Strategic Transformation
- Whether Ness can sustain the momentum of critical strategy and transformation initiatives.
- Leadership Impact
- The pace at which Ness integrates his leadership style into the Senior Leadership Team.