Emily Porter
About Emily Porter
Emily Porter is a Customer Category Manager at General Mills with extensive experience in the FMCG sector, particularly in the wine, spirits, and beer industries.
Current Position at General Mills
Emily Porter currently holds the title of Customer Category Manager at General Mills. She has been with the company since April 2020. In her role, Emily is responsible for managing various customer categories, utilizing her extensive experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.
Previous Experience at Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I
Prior to her current role, Emily Porter served as a Senior Category Manager at Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I. She held this position for six months from 2019 to 2020, based in London, United Kingdom. Her responsibilities included strategic category management for one of the world's leading beer companies.
Role at Diageo
Emily Porter's tenure at Diageo spanned multiple roles and responsibilities over a period of five years. She initially joined as a National Account Executive for Tesco from 2014 to 2016. She then advanced to become a Customer Category Manager for Tesco from 2016 to 2018 and subsequently served as a Senior Customer Category Manager from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
Emily Porter completed her higher education at Royal Holloway, University of London, where she received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Latin. She studied at the university from 2007 to 2010, which laid the foundational skills for her diverse career.
Skills and Expertise
Emily Porter is highly skilled in Data Analytics, Time Management, Marketing, and Team Leadership. She has a strong commercial background with a focus on sales within the FMCG industry. Her expertise is particularly pronounced in the wine, spirits, and beer sectors, having worked for leading companies in these fields.
Experience in Various Roles and Companies
Over her career, Emily has gathered a wealth of experience in different capacities. She has worked as a Business Development Manager at Lindt & Sprungli, Publishing Assistant at the Royal Society of Chemistry, Cultural Representative at Walt Disney World, and Administrative Assistant at West Sussex County Council. Each role has contributed to her comprehensive understanding and ability to excel in customer category management.