Billie Chock
About Billie Chock
Billie Chock is the Director of Cybersecurity at General Mills, with a background in information systems and technology management, and previous roles including Chief Information Officer at Blue Buffalo Co and various leadership positions at General Mills.
Current Role at General Mills
Billie Chock is the Director of Cybersecurity at General Mills, based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. This hybrid role involves overseeing the cybersecurity strategies and initiatives to protect the company's digital assets. His responsibilities include managing security protocols, overseeing incident response, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience as Chief Information Officer at Blue Buffalo Co
From 2018 to 2023, Billie Chock served as the Chief Information Officer at Blue Buffalo Co in Wilton, CT. In this role, he was responsible for the company's IT strategy, operations, and infrastructure. His tenure involved leading IT initiatives, overseeing technological upgrades, and ensuring the security and efficiency of information systems.
Career at General Mills
Billie Chock has held multiple roles at General Mills. Before his current role, he was the Sr Solutions Delivery Leader for Global Sourcing from 2016 to 2018, and Sales and Marketing, International from 2014 to 2016, both in Minneapolis. He also served as Manager of the Project Management Office from 2013 to 2014. His work included leading global transformation initiatives and integration programs.
Educational Background
Billie Chock earned an MBA in Strategic Management of Information Systems & Technology from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management from 2005 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Computer Information Systems from St. Cloud State University, completed in 2003.
Military Service as Intelligence Analyst
Billie Chock served as an Intelligence Analyst - Arabic in the United States Marine Corps from 1997 to 2001. His role involved intelligence gathering and analysis, utilizing his expertise in the Arabic language. This experience provided a strong foundation for his analytical and strategic skills in the cybersecurity and IT sectors.
Executive Advisory Role at Evanta
Billie Chock has also served on the executive advisory board of Evanta, contributing his expertise in cybersecurity and information technology. His involvement on the board supported knowledge sharing and strategic discussions among IT executives.