Brian Walsh
About Brian Walsh
Brian Walsh is the Chief Counsel for Europe and Australia at General Mills, with extensive experience in legal and compliance roles across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Title
Brian Walsh is currently the Chief Counsel for Europe and Australia at General Mills. He operates out of the United Kingdom in this capacity.
Company
General Mills, a major food manufacturer, employs Brian Walsh as their Chief Counsel for Europe and Australia. His role involves overseeing legal matters in these regions.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Prior to his current position, Brian Walsh served as the Legal Director for Asia, Middle East, and Africa at General Mills from 2015 to 2022. Based in Singapore, he spent seven years managing legal affairs across these diverse regions.
Experience at Dyson
Brian Walsh held multiple significant roles at Dyson in Singapore. He served as Global Supply Chain and Procurement Director (2013-2015), Global Procurement Director (2012-2013), Legal Director (Asia Pacific) for eight months in 2012, and Deputy Legal Director in the United Kingdom from 2008 to 2011.
Legal Career at ICI
At ICI, Brian Walsh held the position of European Legal Director for ICI PLC in the United Kingdom for five months in 2007-2008, and for ICI Paints from 2004 to 2007.
Early Legal Roles
Brian Walsh began his legal career at Addleshaw Booth & Co as a Trainee Solicitor from 1996 to 1997. He later moved to Osborne Clarke, where he worked as a Senior Associate from 1998 to 2004.
Education and Qualifications
Brian Walsh graduated from The Queen's University of Belfast with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in Law and Accounting from 1990 to 1994. He completed his secondary education at St. Patrick's High School, Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, from 1983 to 1990.
Compliance Programs
Brian Walsh led the implementation of global compliance programs, including managing global product recalls. He has experience in developing and enforcing compliance cultures within multinational corporations across Asia and Europe.
Negotiation and Legal Management
Throughout his career, Brian Walsh has negotiated with compliance authorities in Japan, Australia, the Middle East, and the EU. He has managed legal teams and modernized legal services in various global organizations.
Major Deals and Projects
Brian Walsh managed and delivered significant financial projects such as a US$2.5 billion supplier introduction and US$130 million in property development. He has also completed US$1 billion worth of M&A deals.