Leslie Turner
About Leslie Turner
Leslie Turner is the Global Consumer Insights Associate Manager at General Mills, with extensive experience in consumer insights and demand planning within the agriculture and food industry.
Current Position at General Mills
Leslie Turner currently holds the position of Global Consumer Insights Associate Manager at General Mills. In this role, Leslie leverages both qualitative and quantitative methods to uncover consumer insights, aiming to enhance consumer-focused decision making within the company. Leslie's extensive experience in consumer insights and agricultural economics contributes to building empathy and knowledge between consumers and modern farmers.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Leslie Turner has had a long tenure at General Mills with several roles spanning over a decade. Leslie previously worked as the Global Consumer Insights Senior Associate in Convenience & Foodservice from 2016 to 2019 and in Trends and Networked Insights from 2014 to 2016. From 2011 to 2014, Leslie held the position of Global Consumer Insights Associate for Progresso and Green Giant. Prior to that, Leslie served as a Demand Planner from 2009 to 2011. These roles were all based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Experience at Best Buy
Leslie Turner worked at Best Buy as a Senior Demand Planning Analyst from 2006 to 2009. In this role, Leslie honed skills in demand planning and analysis, which involved forecasting consumer demand to optimize inventory levels and supply chain efficiency. This position contributed to Leslie's robust background in planning and analytics, skills that are crucial in consumer insights and market research.
Educational Background in Agricultural Economics
Leslie Turner holds both a B.S. and an M.S. in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University. The undergraduate degree was completed over five years from 1998 to 2003, followed by a one-year master's program from 2003 to 2004. This educational background provides a strong foundation in economic principles and agricultural systems, supporting Leslie's career in consumer insights within the food industry.
Career Beginnings at Thomas P. Miller and Associates
Leslie Turner began their professional career at Thomas P. Miller and Associates as a Project Manager from 2004 to 2005. This initial role helped develop project management skills and exposed Leslie to various aspects of business and consulting, laying the groundwork for future roles in demand planning and consumer insights.