KELLANOVA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Investor Relations Coordinator
Amanda has been part of Kellanova's Investor Relations team, previously Kellogg Company, since 2020.
She is currently pursuing her MBA at Western Michigan University and has an undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University in Communications with a Minor in Art.
Amanda brings 20 years of event management experience to the Kellanova IR team. In the past, she worked in the non-profit space and managed galas, fundraisers, and golf outings with one-day earnings over $700,000. Prior to her time in fundraising, she worked in professional sports for franchises in the American Hockey League, National Hockey League and National Basketball Association.
With a passion for food, it is no surprise to friends that she works at Kellanova and is a spokesman for their brands. Her favorite Kellanova products are Club Crisps, Eggo Liege Waffles and Extra Toasty Cheez-Its.
Amanda lives on a small farm in Middleville, MI with her husband and son along with 2 horses, dog, and a cat. Believing in our founder's values, she spends time volunteering in the community in youth and equestrian activities as a coach and a judge.
When you call the Kellanova Investor Relations line, you are talking to Amanda!
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer
- Financial Officer
- Principal
- Senior Vice President
- Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer ( CFO ) and Principal Financial Officer
Amit Banati has been Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Principal Financial Officer, Kellanova, previously Kellogg Company, since July 2019. In December 2022 he was named Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer. He is a member of Kellanova's executive committee.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Nominating and Governance Committee
- Member of Kellanova 's Board of Directors
Carolyn Tastad has served as a member of Kellanova's Board of Directors, previously Kellogg Company, since December 2015. Ms. Tastad serves on the Manufacturing Committee, the Compensation & Talent Management Committee and the Nominating & Governance Committee.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Manufacturing Committee
- Member of the Social Responsibility and Public Policy Committee
- Member of Social Responsibility and Public Policy Committee
CCarter Cast joined Kellanova's Board of Directors, previously Kellogg Company, in June 2017. Mr. Cast serves on the Manufacturing Committee and the Social Responsibility & Public Policy Committee.
Mr. Cast is currently the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He is also a venture partner at Pritzker Group Venture Capital and a senior advisor for the Pritzker Private Capital organization.
Mr. Cast brings deep experience in the digital arena, previously helping to build and then lead Walmart.com, as its CEO. Prior to that, he led the launch of the Blue Nile brand, the leading online jewelry retailer and also served as the Chief Marketing Officer at eBay. He also has previously served as the Vice President of Product Marketing and Marketing Communications at Electronic Arts.
Job Titles:
- Chief Growth Officer
- Senior Vice President
Charisse Hughes has been Senior Vice President, Chief Growth Officer, Kellanova - previously Kellogg Company - since May 2023. She is a member of Kellanova's executive committee.
Ms. Hughes joined Kellogg in 2020 as Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to her current role, she served as Chief Brand & Advanced Analytics Officer.
She is responsible for driving the growth agenda for the company through leadership of Global Brands, Innovation and R&D, Commercial Advanced Analytics, Marketing Excellence, and Licensing & Cultural Initiatives.
Ms. Hughes' vision is to create a future-ready Kellogg with a winning portfolio of leading, iconic global brands, characters and innovations that inspire consumers to sit at our table. She is committed to creating personalized engagement and inclusive experiences enabled by deep data-driven understanding and advanced analytics/machine learning.
Prior to joining Kellogg, Ms. Hughes was the Chief Marketing Officer for Pandora Americas. Her experience also includes marketing and brand leadership roles with The Estee Lauder Companies, Avon Products, Inc. and Sara Lee Corporation.
Ms. Hughes serves on the Board of Directors for Crocs, Inc. She is also a Board Advisor for Pixability, the #1 YouTube optimization and brand suitability platform, and a member of the Executive Leadership Council.
She is a passionate advocate for ED&I, serving as the Executive Sponsor for Women of Kellogg+. She is also an active leader in the Kellogg African American Resource Group and is a mentor to many people of color.
Ms. Hughes received a Master of Business Administration degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Howard University.
Job Titles:
- President
- Senior Vice President
- Senior Vice President & President, Kellanova Europe
David Lawlor has been Senior Vice President and President, Kellanova Europe, previously Kellogg Company, since July 2018. He is a member of Kellanova's executive committee.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Lawlor served as Vice President, European Cereal.
Mr. Lawlor began his career at Kellogg in 1991, joining as a Sales Manager in its Dublin office. Following this, he held a number of senior roles, including running the company's Middle Eastern business, setting up its Dubai office and helping to launch its joint venture in Turkey with domestic food company Ulker.
Mr. Lawlor then served as General Manager of Kellogg Russia for almost eight years and led the integration of United Bakers Group, a local biscuit and cracker manufacturer.
In August 2016, he was appointed Managing Director, UK/ROI where he refocused the company's efforts to stabilize and grow its core cereal business.
Under Mr. Lawlor's leadership, Kellogg has continued to play a critical role in tackling hunger by funding school breakfast clubs and food banks across its European region.
He holds a degree in politics and history from University College Dublin. In addition, he has attended bespoke academic programs at Thunderbird School of Global Management and Harvard Business School.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Compensation and Talent Management Committee
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Member of the Nominating and Governance Committee
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the University of San Diego
- Member of Kellanova Board of Directors
Donald Knauss has served as a member of Kellanova Board of Directors, previously Kellogg Company, since November 2007. Mr. Knauss is Lead Director and chairs the Nominating & Governance Committee. He also serves on the Audit Committee, the Compensation & Talent Management Committee and the Executive Committee.
Mr. Knauss retired as Executive Chairman of the Board of The Clorox Company, effective July 1, 2015. He had served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to 2014.
Prior to joining Clorox, Mr. Knauss spent 12 years with The Coca-Cola Company. He joined the company in 1994 as Senior Vice President of Marketing for The Minute Maid Company, and, in 1996, was promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager for Minute Maid's U.S. retail operations. Beginning in 1998, he served nearly two years managing Coca-Cola's businesses in 10 countries of Southern Africa. In 2000, he was named President and Chief Executive Officer of The Minute Maid Company. He became President and Chief Operating Officer of Coca-Cola North America in 2004.
Mr. Knauss previously held a variety of positions in marketing and sales with the Frito-Lay and Tropicana divisions of PepsiCo, Inc. He began his business career as a brand manager in the paper products division at Procter & Gamble. Prior to that, he served as an officer of the United States Marine Corps.
Mr. Knauss is Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the University of San Diego. He also sits on the Board of Directors of Target Corporation and McKesson Corporation.
Mr. Knauss has a long-standing commitment to promoting workplace equality and embracing diversity. In 2006, he received The Jackie Robinson Foundation's ROBIE Award for industry achievement.
Mr. Knauss serves on the Marine Corps University Foundation Board of Trustees. In 2007, Mr. Knauss and his wife Ellie launched the Knauss Scholars Program. The program provides 15 children of Clorox employees with tuition awards toward a four-year program at an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school program.
Mr. Knauss holds a bachelor's degree in history from Indiana University.
Job Titles:
- Investor Relations Manager
Job Titles:
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Social Responsibility and Public Policy Committee
- Member of Kellanova 's Board of Directors
- Member of Social Responsibility and Public Policy Committee
Erica Mann has been a member of Kellanova's Board of Directors, previously Kellogg Company, since February 2019. She serves on the Audit Committee and the Social Responsibility & Public Policy Committee.
Ms. Mann most recently served as President and Head of Bayer's Consumer Health Division.
Prior to joining Bayer, Ms. Mann was the President and General Manager of Pfizer Nutrition. She joined Pfizer upon its acquisition of Wyeth where she served as the Senior Vice President of Global Nutrition.
Ms. Mann also had roles of increasing responsibility at other Fortune 500 companies, including Eli Lily & Company and Johnson & Johnson.
In addition to her executive experience in the nutrition and health industry, Ms. Mann has a deep understanding of key global markets. She is a native of South Africa and a citizen of Australia. She has held leadership positions in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Switzerland and the United States.
Ms. Mann chaired the board of the World Self-Medication Industry (WSMI) and held executive positions on the boards of South African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association (PMA), Medicines Australia and International Association of Infant Food Manufacturers. She is a member of the Board of Directors at Perrigo and serves on the DSM Supervisory Board.
Fortune named Ms. Mann to the list of the 50 Most Powerful Women International in 2016 and 2017.
Ms. Mann holds a degree in Analytical Chemistry and a Marketing Management diploma from the Institute of Marketing Management, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Compensation and Talent Management Committee
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Member of the Manufacturing Committee
- Member of the Nominating and Governance Committee
- Lead Director at W.K. Kellogg Co
- Managing Partner of Coppermine Capital
- Member of Kellanova 's Board of Directors
G. Zachary Gund has served as a member of Kellanova's Board of Directors, previously Kellogg Company, since December 2014. Mr. Gund chairs the Manufacturing Committee and also serves on the Compensation & Talent Management Committee, the Nominating & Governance Committee and the Executive Committee.
Mr. Gund is a Managing Partner of Coppermine Capital, LLC, a firm he founded in 2001. His work has spanned both the manufacturing and service industries, including food manufacturing. He is Chairman of Coppermine Bakery Holdings, which supplies wholesale baked goods to the convenience store and QSR markets under the Bake Fresh name.
Mr. Gund is the Lead Director at W.K. Kellogg Co. In addition, he is Chairman of Autism Care Partners and Chairman of Swan Fabrics, which services the indoor/outdoor furniture textile market. He is also a director at AccordCare, an in-home care service provider.
Mr. Gund received a bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Social Responsibility and Public Policy Committee
- Member of Kellanova 's Board of Directors
- Member of Social Responsibility and Public Policy Committee
Mike Schlotman has served as a member of Kellanova's Board of Directors, previously Kellogg Company, since October 2020. Mr. Schlotman serves on the Audit Committee and the Social Responsibility and Public Policy Committee.
Mr. Schlotman was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Kroger from September 2015 through December 2019. Before that, he was elected Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in June 2003, and Group Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in January 2000. Prior to that he was elected Vice President and Corporate Controller in 1995 and served in various positions in corporate accounting since joining Kroger in 1985.
John Min - Chief Legal Officer, SVP
Job Titles:
- Chief Legal Officer
- Senior Vice President
John Min was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Kellanova, previously Kellogg
Company, in October 2023. He is a member of Kellanova's executive committee.
He previously served as Regional General Counsel in Europe and Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions. Prior to that, he served as Corporate Counsel, specializing in corporate governance, securities, and litigation.
He joined Kellogg in July 2010 and has since worked in a variety of different areas, including food safety and regulatory compliance, class action litigation defense, and recoveries. In March 2014, John added corporate governance and securities responsibilities.
Prior to Kellogg, John was an attorney at the law firm of Jenner & Block.
John holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School and a B.A. in economics from the University of Chicago. While in law school, John won the Thomas R. Mulroy Prize for excellence in oral advocacy.
Job Titles:
- Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Planning
John Renwick has been Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Planning for Kellanova, previously Kellogg Company, since May, 2016. John joined Kellogg in 2000 as Vice President, Investor Relations and Competitive Analysis. Two years later, he also assumed responsibility for the company's Corporate Planning, U.S. Planning, Corporate Strategy and Financial Media functions. In 2004, John moved into the U.S. Morning Foods division, leading Sales Finance and Business Management, followed by a promotion to the first of a series of chief financial officer roles, starting with Kellogg Asia in 2006, Kellogg Canada from 2007 to 2009, Kellogg Latin America from 2010 to 2013, and U.S. Snacks from 2013 to 2016. Prior to coming to Kellogg, John worked as a sell-side analyst for Morgan Stanley, covering food and tobacco stocks, and before that he worked in commercial banking for Chemical Bank in New York. John became a Chartered Financial Analyst in 1993, and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Middlebury College in 1989.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Chief Global Corporate Affairs Officer
Kris Bahner leads global Corporate Affairs - including Communications, Philanthropy, Sustainability and Government Relations - for Kellanova, previously Kellogg Company. She is a member of Kellanova's executive committee leadership team.
Job Titles:
- Chief
- Senior Vice President
- Senior Vice President, Chief Digital and Information Officer
Lesley Salmon was appointed to Senior Vice President, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Kellanova, previously Kellogg Company, in February 2019. She is a member of Kellanova's executive committee.
Ms. Salmon joined Kellogg in 2014. She served as the European CIO, with geographic coverage of all European countries, plus Russia, Egypt and UAE and had regional accountability for Information Technology, Global Business Services and the European Enterprise PMO. She played a key role in operational, tactical and strategic execution across all areas of the business, driving growth initiatives and delivering multi-million-dollar savings.
Prior to Kellogg, Ms. Salmon had more than two decades of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
She began her career with United Biscuits, spending 13 years working on major IT projects, moving through the ranks from Junior Business Analyst to IT Controller. Following that, Ms. Salmon moved to Premier Foods where she led the end-to-end SAP program and supported the integration of a major acquisition.
Ms. Salmon then moved across industries for five years, leading a major transformation of the IT function within Galaxy Optical, the largest Optical Manufacturer in the U.K.
Throughout her career, she has been a passionate leader and ally in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I). She believes in creating teams and a culture where everyone feels they belong; amplifying her voice to support the advancement of women in technology. Lesley is the Executive Sponsor of the K Pride and Allies Business Employee Resource Group (BERG) which advocates for equality for LGBTQ+ communities around the world.
Ms. Salmon resides in Wigan, a small town in the North West of England.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Compensation and Talent Management Committee
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Member of the Nominating and Governance Committee
- Member of Kellanova 's Board of Directors
Mary Laschinger has been a member of Kellanova's Board of Directors, previously Kellogg Company, since October 2012.
Ms. Laschinger chairs the Compensation & Talent Management Committee and serves on the Nominating & Governance Committee and the Executive Committee.
Ms. Laschinger is currently on the Newmont Corporation Board of Directors and is a member of the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee. She is also on the Dollar Tree Inc. Board of Directors and member of the Compensation Committee and Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Committee.
Ms. Laschinger served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV) from July 2014 until her retirement in September 2020.
Previously, Ms. Laschinger served as Senior Vice President of International Paper Company from 2007 to July 2014, and as President of the xpedx distribution business from January 2010 to July 2014.
Ms. Laschinger also served as President of the Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia business at International Paper from 2005 until 2010.
Prior to joining International Paper in 1992, Ms. Laschinger held various positions in sales, marketing and supply chain at James River Corporation and Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
Ms. Laschinger is a recipient of the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Alumni Association's President's Award. She was inducted into the 2018 YWCA Academy of Women Achievers and was recognized by the University of Connecticut School of Business as a Distinguished Alumni in 2019.
Ms. Laschinger was formerly a member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and former Lead Director of Ilim Group, Russia's largest pulp and paper company.
Ms. Laschinger holds a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from the University of Connecticut. She also completed postgraduate studies in executive management at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Job Titles:
- Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University 's Kellogg School of Management
Job Titles:
- Director of Investor Relations & Financial Strategy
Maxime Clermont joined as Director of Investor Relations and Financial Strategy in February 2024. Prior to that, Max was the Kellanova, previously Kellogg Company, FP&A Director for Kellanova Europe. Max has a broad experience in the Kellanova business and severed in several roles within the organization. Previously, he was the Head of Finance Germany and Austria and FP&A as well as holding operational roles in Revenue Growth Management and Commercial Operation. Prior to joining Kellanova, Max worked in progressively more senior roles spanning Sales Finance, Brand Controlling, FP&A and Sales in several companies including Reckitt Benckiser, The Coca-Coal Company and McCain Foods. Max holds a bachelor's in economics from Concordia university and a Master' in Business Administration from the European School of Management and Technology Berlin.
Job Titles:
- Chief Human Resources Officer
- Senior Vice President
Melissa Howell has been Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Kellanova, previously Kellogg Company, since June 2016. She is a member of Kellanova's executive committee.
Prior to joining Kellogg, Ms. Howell was Chief Human Resources Officer for Rockford, Michigan-based Wolverine since 2014. Prior to Wolverine, Ms. Howell spent 24 years with General Motors where she led a team of 2,800 Human Resources professionals worldwide, supporting a global business at one of the top automotive companies in the world, and also among the largest public corporations.
Ms. Howell joined General Motors as a Labor Relations Representative at its Ypsilanti, Michigan, assembly plant in 1990. Over the following years, Ms. Howell served in a series of key human resources leadership roles in Europe, Asia and U.S. leading teams on six continents across an array of functional areas. She was promoted to Executive Director of North American Human Resources in 2011 and subsequently promoted to Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources.
Ms. Howell received a Master of Arts degree in Industrial Relations from Wayne State University and a bachelor's degree in Employee Relations from Michigan State University.
Ms. Howell serves on the Board of Directors of Autism Alliance of Michigan and is a member of the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations Advisory Board at Michigan State University.
La June Montgomery Tabron is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. She joined Kellanova's Board of Directors, previously Kellogg Company, in February 2014. Ms. Montgomery Tabron chairs the Social Responsibility & Public Policy Committee. She also serves on the Manufacturing Committee and the Executive Committee.
At the W.K Kellogg Foundation, Ms. Montgomery Tabron oversees the organization's work ensuring optimal child development by focusing on educated and healthy kids, and secure families, as well as its commitments to community and civic engagements, and racial equality. Since starting her career with the Foundation in 1987, she has been involved in all aspects of its operations, most recently as Executive Vice President for Operations and Chief Financial Officer.
Ms. Montgomery Tabron serves on the Detroit Regional Partnership Board and the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. She also serves as a board member for many community organizations, including Battle Creek Community Health Partners and Bronson Methodist Hospital.
She is a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of the inaugural class of the Council on Foundations' Career Pathways Program. In 2020, Tabron was named the recipient of the Bynum Tudor Fellowship at Kellogg College in Oxford, England.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President and President, Kellanova North America
Nicolas Amaya serves as Senior Vice President and President, Kellanova North America, previously Kellogg Company, and is a member of Kellanova's executive committee.
Mr. Amaya joined Kellogg in 2001 as a Marketing Intern for Eggo in the United States. Since then, he has held a variety of leadership positions in the U.S. and Latin America across the cereal, frozen and snacks businesses. Among his many contributions, Mr. Amaya led the complex and challenging regional integration of Pringles in 2012.
In April 2013, he was appointed General Manager, Snacks and Growth Platforms for Latin America, and in 2015, he stepped up to the role of Vice President and General Manager, Category Marketing and Innovation, Latin America. He was promoted to Vice President and General Manager for Mexico in 2016.
Prior to Kellogg, Mr. Amaya held various marketing roles at Unilever Andina in the personal care division.
Mr. Amaya is from Bogotá, Colombia. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de los Andes, and an MBA from Thunderbird, Garvin School of International Management.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Manufacturing Committee
- Member of the Social Responsibility and Public Policy Committee
- Member of Kellanova 's Board of Directors
- Member of Social Responsibility and Public Policy Committee
- Principal at Jackson Lewis
- Trustee of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Roderick Gillum has been a member of Kellanova's Board of Directors, previously Kellogg Company, since February 2019. He serves on the Manufacturing Committee and the Social Responsibility & Public Policy Committee.
Mr. Gillum is currently a principal at Jackson Lewis P.C. where he co-leads the Firm's Automotive Industry team.
Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Mr. Gillum served as a senior leader at General Motors Company where he was most recently the Vice President, Corporate Responsibility and Diversity. He also rose to serve as the Secretary of the GM Board of Directors.
In addition, Mr. Gillum held executive roles at GM as the Chief Personnel, Benefits and Labor Attorney; Vice President, General Counsel; and Secretary for GM's Saturn Corporation.
At GM, he provided leadership as a co-leader of the Public Policy Center based in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America where he developed and coordinated global policy positions on safety, trade and government relations.
Prior to GM, Mr. Gillum was an attorney with the National Labor Relations Board in Detroit, Michigan.
Mr. Gillum has been a trustee of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation since December 2006. He previously served as the board chair and more recently as the co-trustee of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Trust. In addition, he serves on the board at Invest Detroit and Detroit Economic Club and previously chaired the GM Foundation.
Mr. Gillum holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, a Juris Doctor degree from Northeastern University and a master's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was also elected a Fellow at the American Bar Association's College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Rodrigo Lance is the Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain for Kellanova, previously Kellogg Company. He is a member of Kellanova's executive committee.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Lance was Senior Vice President, KNA Supply Chain. He previously served as Vice President, Supply Chain Europe and Vice President, Supply Chain Latin America. As a leader in the KEU and KLA role, he was instrumental in optimizing both Supply Chain organizations by ensuring a relentless focus on its mission to "buy, make and deliver," and enabling the regions' business growth strategies.
Prior to his Supply Chain roles, Mr. Lance served as Vice President, Snacks Engineering beginning in 2011. Mr. Lance began his Kellogg Career in 1997 and served in various roles including Production Supervisor at the Queretaro, Mexico, plant. He also served as the Plant Manager in Guatemala; Linares, Mexico; and Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Mr. Lance holds a Master of Business Administration and Engineering from Tecnologico de Monterrey. He also attended Michigan State University's Kellogg Operations Management Program.
Job Titles:
- Senior Vice President & President, Asia Pacific
Shumit Kapoor joined Kellanova - previously Kellogg Company - as Senior Vice President and President, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa in July 2020. He is a member of Kellanova's executive committee.
Prior to Kellogg, Mr. Kapoor served in various leadership roles at Mars Inc. for nine years. Most recently, he was Regional President, Pet Nutrition, Asia Pacific with additional oversight of the confectionary and food business in Japan and New Zealand. Prior to this role, he was Regional President, Asia Pacific, for Mars' Royal Canin business.
He started his career at Mars as General Manager, South East Asia and India Mars Multisales, with oversight of the Pet Nutrition and Chocolate segments.
Prior to Mars, Mr. Kapoor was with Nokia and he started his career at Procter & Gamble.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Audit Committee
- Member of the Executive Committee
- Member of the Nominating and Governance Committee
Stephanie Burns, Ph.D., has served as a member of Kellanova's Board of Directors, previously Kellogg Company, since February 2014. Dr. Burns chairs the Audit Committee and also serves on the Nominating & Governance Committee and the Executive Committee.
Dr. Burns served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dow Corning Corporation until her retirement in 2011.
Dr. Burns has significant business insight and experience in global innovation as a result of her long-standing career in scientific research and management. She was instrumental in spearheading Dow Corning's investments in emerging markets, including China, India, Russia, Turkey and Vietnam.
Dr. Burns served as Dow Corning's first Director of Women's Health and is the former Chairman of the American Chemical Council. She served on President Obama's President's Export Council and has been on the Forbes magazine 100 Most Powerful Women list for several years.
Dr. Burns currently serves on the Board of Directors for Corning, Inc. and Hewlett-Packard Inc.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the Executive Committee
- President
- Steve Cahillane Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Steve Cahillane joined Kellanova, previously Kellogg Company, in October 2017 as President
and Chief Executive Officer. He became Chairman of the Board in March 2018.
Prior to Kellogg, in 2014, Mr. Cahillane assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer at The Nature's Bounty Co., the largest global pure-play manufacturer, marketer and specialty retailer of health and wellness products.
Prior to Nature's Bounty, Mr. Cahillane spent seven years with The Coca-Cola Company, most recently as President of Coca-Cola Americas, the global beverage maker's largest business with $25 billion in sales. Prior to Coca-Cola, Mr. Cahillane spent eight years with AB lnBev, the world's largest brewing company, in various senior leadership roles including Chief Commercial Officer, in which he led commercial strategy, global marketing, sponsorships, innovation and research following the 2004 merger of lnterbrew and AmBev.
Mr. Cahillane serves on the Northwestern University Board of Trustees, The Consumer Goods Forum Board of Directors, the Smithsonian National Board, the Colgate-Palmolive Board of Directors and as co-trustee of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Trust.
Mr. Cahillane holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Northwestern University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard University.
Job Titles:
- Marketing Manager
- Senior Vice President & President Kellanova Latin America
Victor Marroquin serves as Senior Vice President, Kellanova Latin America, previously Kellogg Company, and is a member of the Kellanova executive committee.
Mr. Marroquin became Marketing Manager in Mexico in 2005 and in 2007 he was appointed as Marketing and Sales Director for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands.