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Jeffrey Harmening

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, General Mills

Search every verified Jeffrey Harmening interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Jeffrey Harmening, chairman and CEO of General Mills, has discussed the company's strategy and the consumer environment in several recent appearances. In June 2025, he told CNBC that consumers are spending but remain uncertain due to economic and geopolitical factors, which he said creates a volatile environment. He noted that General Mills has responded to increased consumer value-consciousness with investments in its brands, and he cited recent gains in pound volumes and market share in a majority of its U.S. retail categories. He also mentioned the company is addressing consumer interest in protein and bold flavors with new products. In a separate discussion with the Conference Board, Harmening spoke about General Mills' approach to corporate responsibility, saying the company selected ten areas to "stand for good," including regenerative agriculture and packaging reductions. He described the company's long history of community involvement, such as helping to found Feeding America, and discussed the importance of a "culture of belonging" for employee engagement and shareholder value. He also reflected on his leadership philosophy, stating that effective leadership requires engendering trust and that people follow people, not plans.

Recent appearances

  • Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Jeff Harmening, Chairman and CEO, General Mills

    General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening had the company pick 10 areas where it would “stand for good” and deliver meaningful impact, including regenerative agriculture and packaging reductions. What can other businesses learn about executing a strategy that delivers sustainable results for shareholders, customers, and the planet? Join David Young and guest Jeff Harmening, CEO of General Mills, to find out why General Mills builds purpose into its strategy, how the company maintains its culture, and why Harmening didn’t always dream of being a CEO. The Leadership in Challenging Times discussions f…

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  • General Mills CEO: The consumer is still spending but uncertain, it makes for a volatile environment

    Jeff Harmening, General Mills CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss consumer demand challenges, economic uncertainty and ...Joining us now in a CNBC exclusive is General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening. Jeff, it's good to have you back on. What are you ...

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  • 1st Tuesday - General Mills CEO Jeffrey Harmening

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  • General Mills CEO on inflation, profit margins and state of the U.S. consumer

    Jeff Harmening, General Mills chairman, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the company, inflation and the state of the consumer. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi  » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwide. Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: http://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx…

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  • General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening on latest earnings and guidance

    General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's latest earnings and guidance. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi  » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwide. Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: http://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedI…

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  • General Mills CEOs Says "Consumers Are Feeling The Pinch" | On Leading

    Jeff Harmening says General Mills had to raise prices for popular brands like Cheerios, but consumers are still buying because "food at home is a really good value." Subscribe to Fortune - http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... FORTUNE is a global leader in business journalism with a worldwide circulation of more than 1 million and a readership of nearly 5 million, with major franchises including the FORTUNE 500 and the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For. FORTUNE Live Media extends the brand's mission into live settings, hosting a wide range of annual conferences, including the FOR…

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  • General Mills CEO on whether businesses will go back to normal after pandemic

    General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss its latest earnings report. He also discussed the growth strategy for general mills as the pandemic continues. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC Classic: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCclassic Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwi…

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  • Choosing to Lead with Jeff Harmening

    #CPGSpeaks In the first half of 2020, General Mills – maker of consumer staples Cheerios, Chex Mix and Gold Medal flour – was tested like never before. During this session, Jeff Harmening, chairman and CEO of General Mills and chairman of Consumer Brands’ board of directors, outlined how the company remained nimble in an ever-changing environment during the onset of COVID-19, what consumer behavior he was most surprised to see, the leadership lessons he learned in guiding his team, and how they are planning for the future. As a Minnesota company, Harmening also discussed how the company is…

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  • General Mills CEO on stay-at-home sales spike, outlook, supply chain and more

    General Mills says its manufacturing plants have been producing above normal capacity since mid-March in order to meet record demand for staples as more people eat at home. Jeff Harmening, chairman and CEO of General Mills, joins "Squawk Box" to discuss the stay-at-home sales spike, food supply chain stress and more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2JdMwO7 » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC Classic: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCclassic T…

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  • General Mills CEO on Tackling Global Issues During a Time of Crisis

    General Mills has been an anchor of our region's headquarters economy and of our globally significant food & ag industry. Founded over 150 years ago, General Mills has successfully managed through crises in the past, while supplying food the world needs. In this video, Jeff Harmening shares his approach to solving the short-term demands of COVID-19, while accelerating commitments to long-term goals with global impacts. Additionally, he stresses the importance of cross-sector collaboration to our region's recovery.

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  • General Mills CEO on cereal boom amid coronavirus outbreak

    Jeff Harmening, CEO of General Mills, joins "Closing Bell" to discuss the surge of cereal demand amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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  • General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening on growth, the consumer and innovation

    General Mills CEO and chairman Jeff Harmening joins "Squawk on the Street" to discuss the company's growth in the cereal segment, the company's "Blue Ribbon" dog food brand and more.

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