GENERAL MILLS, INC. General Mills announced Lanette Shaffer Werner has been named Chief Innovation, Technology and Quality (ITQ) Officer, effective June 1, 2023. She succeeds Jodi Benson, who is retiring in July. Shaffer Werner most recently served as vice president, ITQ, Meals & Baking Solutions.
She has held a variety of research and development roles in Frozen Desserts and Pillsbury, in addition to experiences in ingredient technology and strategy and innovation. She started with General Mills as a research and development intern, supporting Häagen-Dazs, in 1995.
