Rebekah (Ferguson) Whisler
About Rebekah (Ferguson) Whisler
Rebekah (Ferguson) Whisler is the Director of Organization Effectiveness & Capabilities at General Mills in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Title
Rebekah (Ferguson) Whisler serves as the Director of Organization Effectiveness & Capabilities at General Mills. Her role focuses on enhancing organizational efficiency and developing capabilities within the company.
Current Role at General Mills
Rebekah works in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area in her current position. She leads initiatives aimed at optimizing organizational effectiveness and boosting overall employee capabilities.
Past Roles at General Mills
Rebekah has held multiple positions at General Mills, including Talent Director, Global Supply Chain (2017-2018), Director Human Resources, North America Supply Chain (2015-2017), and Director Human Resources, International Division (2014-2015). Additionally, she was Director of Talent Management, Director Human Resources for the Finance and Global Business Solutions India segments, and held various managerial roles in Human Resources related to Supply Chain and Corporate functions since 1998. She has experience working in several US locations and also spent two years in Mumbai, India.
Education and Expertise
Rebekah earned a Master's degree in Labor and Industrial Relations and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Key Initiatives and Impact
During her tenure at General Mills, Rebekah has led several impactful initiatives. She improved employee engagement scores by 15% through organizational effectiveness strategies. She also developed a company-wide leadership development program and played a crucial role in the integration of a major acquisition. Additionally, she spearheaded a diversity and inclusion initiative that increased diverse hires within the supply chain division by 10% and mentored over 20 emerging leaders, contributing significantly to their professional growth.