Fred Hulting
About Fred Hulting
Fred Hulting is the Director of Global Knowledge Solutions at General Mills, Inc., leading a diverse team of scientists in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Current Role at General Mills
Fred Hulting currently serves as Director of Global Knowledge Solutions at General Mills, Inc. Located in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, he leads a team of data, information, and knowledge scientists based in both the US and India. Hulting is responsible for driving innovation in services, methodologies, systems, and education to support knowledge discovery for key technical communities, including R&D, Quality, Innovation, and Engineering.
Previous Positions at General Mills
Before becoming the Director of Global Knowledge Solutions, Fred Hulting worked as a Senior Technology Manager in Statistics at General Mills from 1995 to 2006. During this time, he contributed to the strategic application of statistics, computing, and knowledge management within information-rich R&D and Technology environments.
Career Experience at Alcoa and General Motors
Fred Hulting has a diverse career background that includes roles outside of General Mills. He worked as a Technical Specialist at Alcoa from 1990 to 1995 and as a Senior Scientist at General Motors from 1989 to 1990. These positions further reinforced his expertise in applying statistical and technical solutions to industrial challenges.
Educational Background
Fred Hulting achieved his Ph.D. and M.S. in Statistics from Iowa State University, where he studied from 1983 to 1989. Prior to that, he earned a B.S. in Computer Science and Statistics from the University of California, Davis, completing his studies there from 1979 to 1983. His academic background has provided a strong foundation for his professional career in statistics and knowledge management.
Leadership in Non-profits and Professional Associations
In addition to his role at General Mills, Fred Hulting is an active leader in various non-profits and professional associations. His involvement in these organizations demonstrates his commitment to contributing to the broader professional community and staying engaged with ongoing developments in his field.