Hannah Jackson Foldes, Ph.D.
About Hannah Jackson Foldes, Ph.D.
Hannah Jackson Foldes, Ph.D., is the Talent Director at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a background in psychology and extensive experience in talent management and professional services.
Company
Hannah Jackson Foldes, Ph.D., is currently serving as the Talent Director at General Mills, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. In her role, she has been instrumental in developing and implementing data-driven processes to improve decision-making and outcomes in the Global Supply Chain. She has also built a robust talent pipeline of high-performing and diverse leaders to support business growth in the Supply Chain sector.
Title
Hannah Jackson Foldes holds the title of Talent Director at General Mills. In this capacity, she partners with HR Business Partners to activate global talent processes and accelerate the development of top talent within the company. Her focus includes developing the talent strategy for the Global Supply Chain and working on strategic initiatives to accelerate the development of high-performing individuals.
Education and Expertise
Hannah Jackson Foldes earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology from the University of Minnesota, a program she attended from 2000 to 2006. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Psychology from Macalester College between 1998 and 2000. Additionally, she studied Anthropology and Psychology at Swansea University from 1996 to 1998. Her extensive educational background in these fields has equipped her with the expertise needed for her roles in talent management and leadership assessment.
Background
Hannah Jackson Foldes's career journey includes several leadership roles in talent and professional services across various organizations. She worked at SHL as Director of Professional Services and Director of Solutions Design Practice in Thames Ditton, Surrey, UK. At CEB, now Gartner, she held positions including Practice Director, Practice Manager, and Senior Consultant in Arlington, Virginia, US. Her early career included roles as Senior Research Scientist and Research Scientist at PDRI, a CEB Company, and as a Consultant in Leadership Assessment Services at Korn Ferry in Los Angeles, California, US.