Steven L Peterson

Director of Sustainability

General Mills, Inc.

Steve became the Director of Sourcing Sustainability at General Mills in August, 2010.

Steve led External Manufacturing at General Mills 2005-2010. Previously, Steve was a member of the Integration team creating the combined Supply Chain resulting from the General Mills and Pillsbury merger.

Prior to joining General Mills, Steve had 15 years of experience with Pillsbury. Steve held positions of increasing responsibility within Supply Chain Operations and Sourcing, starting as a Commodity Analyst and lastly holding the position of Senior Director Ingredient Sourcing. Steve has been involved for many years in collaborative manufacturing and sourcing.

Steve’s educational background includes a M.S. degree in Agriculture & Applied Economics from the University of Minnesota. Steve earned his B.A. degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.

Steve resides in Golden Valley, MN with his wife, Dr. Mary Wilkens, and his three children Luke, Katie, and Jacob. Steve also owns and manages Peterson Farms, a grain and livestock operation in Paynesville, MN.

Steve serves on several non-profit boards including Park Nicollet Foundation, Kinship of Greater Minneapolis, Presbyterian Homes, and the Paynesville Area Community Foundation.