Paul Dottle
About Paul Dottle
Paul Dottle is the Vice President of Global Shared Services and Operations at General Mills, with a career spanning roles at American Express, Rockwell Automation, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, and the US Army. He holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a BA from Northern Arizona University.
Title
Paul Dottle holds the position of Vice President - Global Shared Services and Operations at General Mills. His role involves leading initiatives that enhance operational efficiency across the company's global operations.
Company
Currently, Paul Dottle is employed at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. General Mills is a renowned global food company, and Paul plays a significant role in overseeing their shared services and operations.
Past Employment
Paul Dottle has an extensive career history with significant roles in various organizations. He worked at American Express as Executive Vice President - Global Business Services from 1989 to 2017 in the Greater New York City Area. Prior to that, he served as Senior Programmer at Rockwell Automation from 1986 to 1989 in Seal Beach, CA, and as a Programmer at Transamerica Life Insurance Company from 1984 to 1986 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Additionally, he served in the US Army Reserves as a Specialist from 1981 to 1987 in Phoenix, Arizona Area.
Education and Expertise
Paul Dottle earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pepperdine University, studying Business Administration and Management, General, from 1987 to 1989. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Computer Information Systems from Northern Arizona University, completed between 1980 and 1984. His educational background in business and technology supports his expertise in managing complex operations and technological integration.
Achievements
Paul Dottle has made notable contributions throughout his career. At General Mills, he led the implementation of a new global shared services model, resulting in a 15% increase in operational efficiency. He was recognized with the 'Excellence in Leadership' award at General Mills in 2020. Paul was also a keynote speaker at the 2021 Global Shared Services and Outsourcing Week conference and authored a white paper on 'Transforming Service Operations through Technology Integration,' published in the Journal of Business Strategy in 2019. He mentors emerging leaders through the General Mills Leadership Development Program.