Michelle Odland
About Michelle Odland
Michelle Odland is the VP, Business Unit Director at Pillsbury, part of General Mills, with a background in brand management and marketing in both the US and the UK.
VP, Business Unit Director, Pillsbury
Michelle Odland is currently serving as the Vice President and Business Unit Director at Pillsbury, a prominent division of General Mills. Based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, she oversees the development and implementation of business strategies, ensuring the growth and market presence of Pillsbury products.
Past Role as Director, Häagen-Dazs Global Brand Team
From 2019 to 2022, Michelle Odland led the Häagen-Dazs Global Brand Team at General Mills. During her tenure, she focused on international brand strategy and market expansion, ensuring the iconic ice cream brand's growth in global markets. Her work integrated new marketing capabilities while maintaining a clear profit and loss statement and marketing strategy.
Education and Academic Background
Michelle Odland holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, completed between 2009 and 2011. She also earned a BA in Mathematics, Economics, and Statistics from St. Olaf College, which she attended from 2002 to 2006. Her strong educational background has equipped her with the analytical and strategic skills necessary for her roles in business management and marketing.
Career at Target
In 2005, Michelle Odland worked as a Merchandise Planning Business Analyst Intern at Target for seven months. This early role in her career provided her with foundational experience in merchandise planning and business analytics within a major retail environment in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Global and Diverse Professional Experience
Michelle Odland brings a diverse perspective to her role at General Mills, having garnered professional experience in both the US and the UK. Her work in these international markets has enriched her approach to business management and marketing, enabling her to lead high-performing teams and drive meaningful brand growth.