Benjamin Backberg
About Benjamin Backberg
Benjamin Backberg is the Assistant Corporate Secretary at General Mills, with over a decade of experience in legal roles at various prestigious law firms.
Title
Benjamin Backberg currently serves as the Assistant Corporate Secretary at General Mills. He has held this position since May 2016.
Company
Benjamin Backberg is part of General Mills, a global food company known for its popular brands and products. In his role, he contributes to corporate governance and legal compliance operations within the company.
Previous Experience as Attorney
Before joining General Mills, Benjamin Backberg worked as an attorney at several prestigious law firms. His career included a three-year stint at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. (2013-2016), two years at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP in Minneapolis, MN (2011-2013), and five years at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (2006-2011).
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Backberg studied at Santa Clara University. His education and over a decade of legal experience have provided him with extensive knowledge in corporate law, making him well-suited for his current corporate governance role.
Legal Background
With more than a decade in legal roles before transitioning to his corporate position, Benjamin Backberg has built a strong legal background. His expertise spans various aspects of corporate law, honed through his work in multiple top-tier law firms.