New UK & Ireland sales director announced at General Mills
General Mills has appointed Robert Owen as UK & Ireland Sales Director, taking effect from 8th August.
He previously served as Managing Director at Standout Field Marketing and has also held several prominent roles in the FMCG sector, including at Unilever, where he worked for 10 years.
Speaking of his appointment, Rob said he was “truly delighted” to be joining General Mills, a company he said was “renowned for its exceptional people and outstanding brands”.
“I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to a business that values strong, collaborative partnerships across the trade, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive tangible results and strategic growth in partnership with our customers,” he said.
Rob Owen has succeeded Simon Fisher as Sales Director, who led the team through significant changes in the organisation and wider industry. Simon is now Commercial Director, leading the day-to-day running of the UK & Ireland organisation.
