Supriya Madhavi Bal , PMP

Commander
DISC Type : D

Head- Project Management Office & Strategic Initiatives, GIC at General Mills

India

Overview

Supriya Madhavi Bal is a global supply chain leader with over 18 years of experience at top FMCG companies like General Mills, Hindustan Coca-Cola, and Diageo. She specializes in project management, go-to-market strategies, and building manufacturing facilities. She holds an MBA and a PMP certification.

She is deeply interested in leadership development, often reflecting on what shapes a leader and the importance of authenticity in building a strong team. She advocates for continuous learning and developing a CEO-level mindset for strategic thinking.

Named one of the "Top 100 Global Women 2023. "

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Risk-Taker

Decisive

They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms.  They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success. They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Transformation
Her career focus is on supply chain management, and she has posted about how events like the Suez Canal blockage have fundamentally changed strategic thinking in the field.
Go-to-Market Strategy
A core responsibility in her current role at General Mills involves driving go-to-market strategies for new product launches across North America.
Leadership Philosophy
Frequently posts about her leadership philosophy, emphasizing authenticity, personal growth, and building a supportive team culture.

Media Appearances

Supriya has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2026
Head- Project Management Office & Strategic Initiatives, GIC at General Mills
6-2025
National Head - Program Management and Capabilities(SC cost saving strategic initiatives) at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
1-2024 - 6-2025
National Head- Program Management SC( capital Projects and Digitization) at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
11-2020 - 1-2024
General Manager- Brand Change Commercialization ( Innovation & Renovation) at Diageo
6-2020 - 11-2020
Cross regional AMEA Business Lead at General Mills

Education

2020 - 2020
Logistics from Michigan State University
2006 - 2008
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Chetana institute of Management

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Insights For Selling To Supriya

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Supriya is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Supriya

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Supriya move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Supriya take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Supriya

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