Krys Davies
About Krys Davies
Krys Davies is the Managing Director for South East Asia at General Mills, based in Singapore, with over 25 years of experience in the food and consumer goods industry.
Current Role at General Mills
Krys Davies is the Managing Director for South East Asia at General Mills, based in Singapore. In this role, Krys is responsible for overseeing operations, driving business growth, and ensuring the efficient management of teams across the region. This leadership position leverages Krys's extensive experience within the company and the industry to meet strategic objectives and expand General Mills' market presence in South East Asia.
Previous Positions at General Mills
Krys Davies has held several key roles at General Mills. Between 2012 and 2014, Krys was the Director of Sales in Melbourne, Australia. Before that, Krys served as General Manager for Pasta Master from 2011 to 2012. Earlier roles included Director for Bakeries & Foodservice from 2008 to 2011 and Business Manager for the same division from 2006 to 2008. From 2004 to 2006, Krys was the National Sales Operations Manager, and prior to that, Krys was the Business Operations Manager from 2002 to 2004.
Experience at Mars and HJ Heinz
Prior to joining General Mills, Krys Davies worked at Mars as GHPL National Category Account Manager for MasterFoods from 2001 to 2002. Krys was also the Coles National Account Manager for MasterFoods from 2000 to 2001 and Safeway State Account Manager for MasterFoods from 1998 to 2000. Before Mars, Krys held positions at HJ Heinz, including State Account Manager for Safeway in 1998, National Space Manager from 1997 to 1998, and National Space Analyst from 1995 to 1997.
Early Career at Coles
Krys Davies began a career at Coles, working initially as a Grocery Assistant from 1988 to 1992. After this role, Krys transitioned to a position as National Space Analyst, serving from 1992 to 1995. These foundational roles provided Krys with significant insights into the retail industry, forming a solid base for future roles in operations and sales management within major multinational companies.
Education and Academic Background
Krys Davies completed a Senior Executive MBA from the University of Melbourne - Melbourne Business School, graduating in 2014. Additionally, Krys holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Computer Science from RMIT University. Krys's academic background blends technical expertise with advanced business management skills, supporting a successful transition from technical roles to executive leadership positions in the food and consumer goods industry.