Susie Newsham
About Susie Newsham
Susie Newsham is the Global Communications Manager at General Mills, with over 12 years of experience in the communications industry.
Title and Company
Susie Newsham currently serves as the Global Communications Manager at General Mills. In this role, she is responsible for managing and directing various communication strategies both internally and externally.
Professional Experience at General Mills
Susie Newsham has been with General Mills first as the Cultural PR Manager for 9 months from 2020 to 2021 and now as the Global Communications Manager. She leads a quarterly speaker series featuring culture-shaping voices, collaborates with outside agencies to develop content for executive channels, and positions the company's Chief Brand and Disruptive Growth Officer as a thought leader.
Career at FleishmanHillard
Susie Newsham spent several years at FleishmanHillard, holding various positions including Senior Vice President, Vice President, Managing Supervisor, Account Supervisor, Senior Account Executive, and Account Executive. During her tenure, she gained extensive experience in the field of communications, focusing on media relations, influencer engagement, internal communications, and more.
Early Career and Education
Susie Newsham started her career as a Legislative Intern in the State of Missouri in 2008 before joining The Hauser Group, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Specializations and Expertise
With over 12 years of experience in the communications industry, Susie Newsham specializes in omni-channel marketing, idea generation, partnerships, entertainment PR, media relations, internal communications, DEI communications, change management, executive communications, brand positioning, influencer and content strategy, social media, and issues management. She leads the team responsible for keeping the General Mills global marketing community inspired and connected.