Neal Simon
About Neal Simon
Neal Simon is the Director of Transformation & Enterprise Services at General Mills and holds multiple leadership roles in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Company
Neal Simon currently holds multiple roles at various organizations. At General Mills, he serves as the Director of Transformation & Enterprise Services and the Director of Global Supply Chain Strategy and Management, both based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Additionally, he is the Nominations Committee Chair at Westwood Community Church in Chanhassen, Minnesota, and a Member of the Board of Advisors at Innovate Connect in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Title
Neal Simon is the Director of Transformation & Enterprise Services and the Director of Global Supply Chain Strategy and Management at General Mills. He is also the Nominations Committee Chair at Westwood Community Church and a Member of the Board of Advisors at Innovate Connect.
Education and Expertise
Neal Simon studied Food Engineering & Food Science at Michigan State University, where he obtained a BS in Engineering from 1985 to 1987. He has extensive experience in process optimization, operational efficiency, and change management, which has significantly benefited his various roles at General Mills.
Background
Neal Simon has held various positions at General Mills over the years, including Director of Enterprise Continuous Improvement for Business Processes from 2010 to 2020, Director of Continuous Improvement for Supply Chain from 2008 to 2010, and Manager System Engineering & Continuous Improvement from 2005 to 2008. His career at General Mills is marked by a focus on process optimization and operational excellence.
Achievements
Neal Simon led a major transformation initiative at General Mills that integrated advanced information systems to streamline operations. He played a critical role in the product commercialization process, ensuring new products came to market efficiently. Known for fostering a culture of empowerment, he enables his teams to make independent business decisions. He also attracts top talent by offering challenging leadership experiences and promoting individual growth, and he actively mentors future leaders within the organization.