Jenny Wright

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DISC Type : Ds

Vice President of Engineering & Asset Care, North America at Kerry

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Overview

Jenny Wright is the Vice President of Engineering & Asset Care for North America at Kerry, specializing in manufacturing transformation and supply chain strategy. With a background leading large engineering teams and managing capital portfolios over $600 million at General Mills, she is known for solving complex, cross-functional challenges. She holds a Master of Science from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Outside of her executive role, Jenny expresses great pride in her family and their accomplishments, particularly her daughter. She has a deep appreciation for on-the-ground operations, fondly recalling her decade-long tenure as a Plant Engineering Manager in California as an experience she “absolutely loved. ”

Unique fact: Despite her high-level strategic roles, she spent over ten years in a single plant management position, highlighting her passion for foundational engineering work.

Personality Overview

Risk Tolerant

Early Adopter

Direct & Assertive

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Manufacturing Transformation
Her career is built on transforming underperforming areas by integrating technology, supply chain, and business strategy to drive efficiency and growth.
Capital Investment Strategy
Managed annual capital portfolios exceeding $600 million at General Mills, overseeing financial governance, project execution, and long-term investment planning.
Engineering Leadership
Has a history of leading large engineering organizations (120+ professionals), focusing on developing talent, driving innovation, and embedding advanced technical practices.

Media Appearances

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Work History

12-2025
Vice President of Engineering & Asset Care, North America at Kerry
11-2025
Head of Innovation, Technology and Capital Engineering at General Mills
6-2021 - 11-2023
Sr. Director of Engineering, Capital Planning and Execution at General Mills
11-2020 - 6-2021
Sr. Director of Engineering, North America Retail Segment at General Mills

Education

Master of Science from Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science from University of the Pacific

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Insights For Selling To Jenny

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jenny is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jenny

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jenny move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Jenny take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Jenny

Personality Compatibility


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