Brianna Menning
About Brianna Menning
Brianna Menning is the Senior Brand Manager for Business Transformation in North America Retail at General Mills, with extensive experience in finance and brand management.
Title and Current Role
Brianna Menning is the Senior Brand Manager for Business Transformation in North America Retail at General Mills. In this position, she oversees strategic initiatives to enhance brand performance and market presence, leveraging her extensive background in brand and financial management.
Career at General Mills
Brianna Menning has held multiple roles at General Mills over her career. She began as a Financial Analyst in various capacities, advancing to financial management positions and eventually transitioning to brand management. Her roles have included Senior Finance Manager for the Yogurt Operating Unit (2019-2020), Finance Manager for the Yogurt Operating Unit (2018-2019), Financial Operations Manager at the Albuquerque Plant (2015-2018), and Senior Financial Analyst in different divisions including External Supply Chain (2014-2015) and Baking Division (2012-2014).
Educational Background
Brianna Menning holds a degree in Economics and China Studies from St. Olaf College, which she attained between 2003 and 2007. She furthered her education with an MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, equipping her with advanced business and management skills.
Strategic Initiatives and Achievements
During her tenure, Brianna Menning has led a cross-functional team to successfully launch a new product line in the North America Retail sector. She developed and implemented a strategic brand transformation plan that resulted in a 15% increase in market share. Additionally, she played a key role in the digital transformation at General Mills, integrating advanced analytics into brand management processes.
Mentorship and Leadership
Brianna Menning has also contributed to General Mills by mentoring junior brand managers and finance analysts. She has fostered a culture of continuous learning and development, earning respect and recognition within the organization. Her mentorship efforts have been instrumental in nurturing the next generation of leaders at General Mills.