General Mills Appoints Jonathan Ness as Chief Supply Chain Officer

General Mills has announced the appointment of Jonathan Ness as its new Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective March 16, 2026. Ness, who has served in an interim capacity since late January, will officially join the company’s Senior Leadership Team and report directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harmening.

In this executive role, Ness takes full accountability for the food and beverage manufacturer's global supply chain operations. His mandate includes steering the company's end-to-end supply chain performance, fortifying network resilience, and executing operational excellence initiatives across global manufacturing and distribution channels.

Strategic Leadership for Global Operations

The appointment underscores General Mills' focus on maintaining a robust and adaptable supply chain in a dynamic global market. By promoting an internal leader with deep institutional knowledge, the company aims to ensure continuity while advancing critical transformation initiatives.

Chairman and CEO Jeff Harmening highlighted Ness's instrumental role in the company's recent strategic developments, noting his strong track record of leadership. Harmening emphasised that Ness has been a driving force in shaping the supply chain organisation and characterised him as a people-first leader equipped to navigate complex operational demands.

Extensive Industry and Military Procurement Experience

Ness brings nearly two decades of experience within General Mills to his new position. Throughout his 20-year tenure, he has navigated a diverse range of leadership roles across key operational sectors, including:

Supply Chain Strategy
Global Finance
Manufacturing
Procurement
Enterprise Transformation

Prior to his corporate career with General Mills, Ness served as an officer in the United States Air Force, where he developed specialised expertise in procurement and logistics.

Ness holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from South Dakota State University and earned a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma.