Anna Thayer
About Anna Thayer
Anna Thayer is a Senior Associate Marketing Manager at General Mills, currently overseeing the Larabar brand in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has over a decade of experience at General Mills, with previous roles in various marketing and innovation positions.
Current Role at General Mills
Anna Thayer currently holds the position of Senior Associate Marketing Manager for Larabar at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has been in this role, focusing on the marketing and promotion of the Larabar brand, leveraging her extensive experience in the company.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Before her current role at General Mills, Anna Thayer has had a diverse career within the company. She served as Senior Associate Marketing Manager for Yoplait from 2017 to 2018, and for Pillsbury Innovation from 2016 to 2017. She also worked on Progresso Innovation for a brief period in 2016. Furthermore, she was the Associate Marketing Manager for Totino's Strategic Growth Channels & Innovation from 2015 to 2016 and played a key role as Integrated Shopper Marketing Assistant Manager and Senior Planner between 2012 and 2015.
Early Career and Experience
Anna Thayer's early career includes significant positions such as a Program Manager and Associate Program Manager at RPM Connect from 2008 to 2011 in Minneapolis, MN. She also holds experience as a Marketing Coordinator at Apex IT, where she worked for nine months in 2008.
Educational Background
Anna Thayer pursued her Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Villanova University, completing her studies from 2013 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing Management and Public Relations from the University of St. Thomas, where she studied from 2003 to 2007.
Tenure at General Mills
Anna Thayer has been with General Mills for over a decade, starting her journey in 2011. Over the years, she has held multiple strategic and managerial positions within different brands under General Mills, contributing to the company's marketing endeavors.