Sylvie Galliaerde
About Sylvie Galliaerde
Sylvie Galliaerde is the VP of External Relations at General Mills Group, with extensive experience in both public and private sectors, and a strong background in governance and international relations.
VP External Relations at General Mills
Sylvie Galliaerde currently serves as VP of External Relations for General Mills Group in the Région de Boulogne-Billancourt, France. In this role, she oversees external relations strategies to enhance the company's reputation and influencing capabilities for sustainable growth. She leads a hybrid team to monitor, anticipate, and mitigate risks while also engaging to create market advantages.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Prior to her current role, Sylvie Galliaerde held multiple positions within General Mills. From 2016 to 2017, she served as International and Global Dairy External Relations Director in the Région de Paris, France. Earlier, from 2012 to 2016, she was the Executive External Relations Director for Europe/Australasia and a member of the Comex for Yoplait and Haagen Dazs.
Experience at Groupe Danone
Sylvie Galliaerde spent eight years at Groupe Danone where she held the role of Executive Public Affairs Director from 2003 to 2011. During her tenure, she was responsible for designing and implementing public affairs strategies that aligned with the company’s goals and objectives on an international scale.
Public Sector Experience
Sylvie's career also spans significant roles in the public sector. From 2002 to 2003, she served as Chief of Staff for the French Family Minister and Deputy Chief of Staff for the Health Minister at the Ministère des solidarités et de la santé. Additionally, she was an advisor for a French MP at the Assemblée nationale from 1996 to 2002, and an advisor to the President of the Agriculture Committee at the European Parliament from 1994 to 1996.
Educational Background
Sylvie Galliaerde boasts a robust educational background. She completed the International Director Program at INSEAD in 2023 and an Executive Program in Governance from emlyon business school in 2022. She holds a Certificat du Cycle des Hautes Études pour le Développement Économique from CHEDE and studied Politics at ENA - Ecole nationale d'administration. Additionally, she has a degree in International Law from Paris-Pantheon-Assas University and a diploma in Political Communication from EFAP.