Kurt Villwock
About Kurt Villwock
Kurt Villwock is a Principal Scientist at General Mills and Director of R&D at Fiberstar, Inc., with a diverse background in food science and technology.
Current Title and Positions
Kurt Villwock is currently serving as a Principal Scientist at General Mills in Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States. In this role, he is part of an innovative team dedicated to advancing food science and product development. Simultaneously, he is the Director of Research and Development at Fiberstar, Inc., located in River Falls, Wisconsin, United States. Here, he takes on responsibilities that drive the company's R&D initiatives and advancements in food ingredient technologies.
Previous Work Experience
Kurt Villwock has an extensive background in food science and technology, having held several significant roles in various companies. From 2013 to 2016, he was a Senior Applied Technology Scientist at Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. in Waterbury, Vermont. Prior to that, he served as a Principal Scientist at The Kraft Heinz Company in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, from 2007 to 2013. His earlier experience includes a role as a Research Coordinator at Lantmännen in Stockholm, Sweden, from 2002 to 2007; Senior Research Chemist at Penford Food Ingredients in Centennial, Colorado, from 2000 to 2002; and Product Development Specialist at Continental Colloids in West Chicago, Illinois, from 1993 to 1994.
Educational Background
Kurt Villwock has a diverse and robust educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business between 2012 and 2015. Prior to that, he completed a Master's degree in 2012 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in 2000, both from Purdue University. He also studied at Lund University in 1996-1997 and obtained a Master’s degree from Purdue University in 1994-1996. Furthermore, Kurt holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, achieved between 1990 and 1993, and also studied at Arizona State University from 1988 to 1990.
Roles and Responsibilities at General Mills
Since January 2020, Kurt Villwock has been a Principal Scientist at General Mills. In this capacity, he contributes to the company’s research and development efforts, focusing on improving and innovating food products. His role is crucial in ensuring that General Mills stays at the forefront of food technology and maintains high standards of quality and safety in its product offerings.