Ken Powell

Kendall J. Powell is an American businessman that has served as chief executive officer of General Mills since September, 2007. Since joining the Minnesota based company in 1979, he has held various positions, including President and COO. He also serves on the board of medical technology giant, Medtronic, Inc. [ [http://www.forbes.com/finance/mktguideapps/personinfo/FromPersonIdPersonTearsheet.jhtml?passedPersonId=919304 "Forbes.com Kendall Powell Profile"] . ]

Born in Denver, Powell graduated from Harvard University in 1976 [McKinney, Matt. [http://www.startribune.com/business/11244906.html "Sanger ends 12-year General Mills reign"] , "Star Tribune", September 24, 2007. ] , and three years later earned an MBA from Stanford University [ [http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/NEWS/bmag/sbsm0611/newsmakers.html "Newsmakers Buy Small, Returns Big"] .