Ruth Anne Hunsberger
About Ruth Anne Hunsberger
Ruth Anne Hunsberger is the Business Unit Director for Yoplait at General Mills, with a background in marketing and customer service.
Current Position at General Mills
Ruth Anne Hunsberger currently holds the position of Business Unit Director at Yoplait, a segment of General Mills. She is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and managing operations within the Yoplait business unit. Ruth's role encompasses a range of duties including product development, marketing strategies, and financial performance, all aimed towards promoting growth and achieving business objectives.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Before becoming the Business Unit Director at Yoplait, Ruth Anne Hunsberger served as the Marketing Manager for Meals & Baking at General Mills from 2013 to 2018. In this capacity, she was pivotal in shaping the marketing efforts and driving growth for the Meals & Baking category. Her experience within the company's marketing department provided a strong foundation for her current leadership role.
Educational Background
Ruth Anne Hunsberger completed her Honours in Business Administration at the Ivey Business School at Western University from 2011 to 2013. During her studies, she focused on Operations, Finance, Marketing, Decision Making with Analytics, and Operations. This comprehensive business education has equipped her with a solid foundation in various business disciplines, which she has applied throughout her career.
Early Career and Internships
Prior to her tenure at General Mills, Ruth held various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Marketing Intern in Hair Care at Unilever in Toronto, Canada, for three months in 2012. Additionally, she gained valuable customer service experience as a Customer Service Representative at TD Bank Group in Stratford, ON, from 2011 to 2012. Moreover, she served as a Programming Assistant (Charity Oriented) for the University of Western Ontario Orientation Program in 2012 for eleven months.
Achievements and Recognitions
Ruth Anne Hunsberger has been recognized for her outstanding contributions in various capacities. In 2019, she co-led the General Mills United Way Giving Campaign, achieving a 19% increase in funds raised compared to the target and a 10% increase in company-wide participation. She also won the Global Yoplait Award in 2020 for the Yop Fuels Campaign in the category of 'Best Purpose Marketing' and received the 2020 General Mills Team Canada Award. Throughout her career, she has delivered on financial plan commitments for 6 out of 8 years.