Jennifer Hon
About Jennifer Hon
Jennifer Hon is the Head of Digital & Technology Strategy and Enterprise Architecture at General Mills, with extensive experience in cloud transformation, application portfolio management, and technology leadership.
Title and Current Roles
Jennifer Hon currently holds the position of Head of Digital & Technology Strategy and Enterprise Architecture at General Mills. In this role, she is responsible for establishing technology standards and best practices, as well as ensuring the foundational enterprise infrastructure is composable, agile, and scalable. Additionally, Jennifer is the Director at SkiJammers Ski School in Minneapolis, MN, bringing her leadership and strategic planning skills to the organization.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Jennifer Hon has an extensive history with General Mills, having held multiple roles over a span of more than 20 years. These positions include Head of Cloud and Global Infrastructure (2021-2023), Director of Technology & Solutions - Cloud Transformation and Application Portfolio Management (2020-2021), Sr. Solution / Engagement Manager - Convenience & Foodservice Segment (2017-2021), and Sr. IT Manager - Integrated Data Assets (2014-2017). Her tenure at General Mills began in 2001 as a Project Manager, showcasing her long-term commitment and progressive career growth within the company.
Education and Certifications
Jennifer Hon completed her undergraduate studies at St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School where she earned a degree in Business Computer Information Systems and German from 1997 to 2001. She also studied International Business at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt in 1999. Jennifer is a certified PMP, which complements her extensive experience in managing large-scale budgets and strategic partnerships.
Expertise in Technology and Innovation
With a strong background in Cloud Transformation and Application Portfolio Management, Jennifer Hon has led numerous technology transformations across various business functions. Her expertise includes Data & Business Intelligence, architecture, and visualization with Hadoop. As an Agile coach and trainer, she has shown proficiency in process design and planning. Jennifer's responsibilities also involve monitoring and reporting on technology metrics to ensure that investments deliver expected results.
Leadership and Team Culture
Jennifer Hon is passionate about creating inclusive and engaging team cultures based on principles of autonomy, mastery, and common purpose. Her leadership approach emphasizes the importance of building teams that are not only effective but also enjoy their work environment. Her ability to infuse these values into her roles has helped in establishing successful and motivated teams.