Kim Nelson is General Mills’ Senior Vice President, External Relations. Kim oversees and coordinates the company’s relationships with key external constituencies, including policy makers, industry associations, and the media. In this role, Kim oversees Corporate Communications, Government Relations, the General Mills Foundation and Sustainability. Kim has been a corporate officer of General Mills since 2000, with her most recent role being the President of General Mills Snacks Unlimited Division. Her 23 year career spans leadership roles on a variety of brands including Hamburger Helper, Old El Paso, Cheerios, Wheaties, Yoplait, Nature Valley, and Chex Mix. She received her M.B.A. from Columbia University in 1988 and a B.S. in International Relations from Georgetown University in 1984.