Karen Wilson Thissen Named General Counsel of General Mills
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) has appointed Karen Wilson Thissen as its new general counsel and corporate secretary, effective June 6, 2022. Thissen brings 29 years of legal experience, previously serving at Ameriprise Financial as general counsel and executive vice president. She succeeds Richard Allendorf, who will retire in August 2022. Jeff Harmening, CEO, praised Thissen's global legal expertise and leadership skills, asserting that her addition aligns with General Mills’ growth strategy.
- Karen Wilson Thissen appointed as general counsel, effective June 6, 2022.
- Thissen has 29 years of legal experience, enhancing the company's leadership.
- CEO Jeff Harmening endorses her global legal expertise as crucial for growth.
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Thissen, a 29-year legal veteran, joins from Ameriprise Financial, Inc. where she most recently served as general counsel and executive vice president. She succeeds
“Karen brings a proven track record of strategic thinking and global experience which is critical for General Mills’ continued success,” said
Thissen began her legal career at Faegre & Benson in the business litigation group. She was named partner and remained at the firm for 11 years. In 2004, Thissen transitioned in-house to handle complex litigation at Ameriprise Financial, which at the time was part of American Express. Ameriprise Financial later spun off and Thissen began her 17-year journey with the company serving in a variety of roles including leading global teams across vast areas of expertise. She was named general counsel in 2017. Thissen holds a bachelor’s degree from
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