Tricia Bourns Kinney
About Tricia Bourns Kinney
Tricia Bourns Kinney is the Vice President of Innovation, Technology, and Quality for the Pet Segment at General Mills, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has over 15 years of experience in leadership roles at General Mills, focusing on innovation, technology, and quality across various segments including cereals, snacks, and pet products.
Current Title and Role
Tricia Bourns Kinney currently holds the role of Vice President Innovation, Technology, Quality for the Pet Segment at General Mills. She operates out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Since joining this position, she has been responsible for leading the innovation, technology development, and quality assurance for the company's pet products.
Professional Background at General Mills
Tricia Bourns Kinney has a long history with General Mills, starting her journey with the company in various leadership roles. She has held multiple Vice President positions, overseeing innovation, technology, and quality across several platforms, including Cereal, Snacks, and Pet segments. Her previous roles include Vice President positions for multiple platforms such as Global Cereal and Snacks, and Natural and Organic products.
R&D Leadership at General Mills
Before her VP roles, Tricia Bourns Kinney was the Sr. R&D Director for Big G Cereals and R&D Director for Progresso at General Mills. During her six-year tenure leading R&D for Progresso, she contributed significantly to the development and enhancement of the product line. Her expertise in chemical engineering facilitated these advancements.
Educational Background
Tricia Bourns Kinney studied Chemical Engineering at Michigan State University, earning her Bachelor's Degree from 1987 to 1991. Her strong foundation in chemical engineering has been pivotal in her roles in innovation, technology development, and quality assurance throughout her career at General Mills.
Industry Experience
With over 15 years of experience at General Mills, Tricia Bourns Kinney has played a crucial role in various leadership capacities. She has led initiatives in innovation, technology, and product quality across several segments, including cereals, snacks, and pet products. Her contributions have had a significant impact on the company's product development and quality improvement strategies.