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Jon Firebaugh

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Senior Director, Global Product Design & Chief of Staff to the CITQO at General Mills
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Jon is a global innovation leader with over 20 years of experience shaping product design and R&D strategy at General Mills. He leads a worldwide team of 90+ experts, driving growth for iconic brands. He holds both a Bachelors and Master of Science from North Carolina State University.

Outside of work, Jon is interested in emerging technology trends, having recently attended SXSWs innovation track. He is also a philanthropic supporter of educational institutions, including the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and St. Andrews-Sewanee School.

Jon has significant international leadership experience, having led General Mills R&D and Quality teams in both China and Latin America.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, Global Product Design & Chief of Staff to the CITQO
Job Level
Senior
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Global Innovation
His entire career focuses on leading global product design, R&D strategy, and innovation across North America, Latin America, and Asia for General Mills.
AI Transformation
His profile highlights a focus on leading digital and AI transformation, and he holds a certification in "Leading an AI-Powered Future. "
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Career

Work history

6-2022
Senior Director, Global Product Design & Chief of Staff to the CITQO
General Mills
7-2019 - 1-2023
Director, Innovation, Technology & Quality (LATAM)
General Mills
11-2015 - 7-2019
Senior Manager, Innovation, Technology & Quality (China)
General Mills
2-2014 - 11-2015
Manager, Innovation, Technology & Quality (Baking)
General Mills
7-2011 - 2-2014
Innovation Entrepreneur (Convenience & Foodservice)
General Mills
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Education
2002 - 2004
Master of Science (MS)
North Carolina State University
1997 - 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS)
North Carolina State University
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