Ken Powell
| Ken Powell | |
|---|---|
| Born |
c. 1954 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Alma mater |
Harvard University Stanford Graduate School of Business |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO of General Mills |
| Spouse(s) | Wendy Bennett |
Kendall J. Powell (born c. 1954) is an American businessman. He serves as the chief executive officer of General Mills.
Early life
Powell was born circa 1954 in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from Harvard University in 1976,[1] and three years later earned an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.[2]
Career
Powell joined General Mills in 1979. He has served as its chief executive officer since September 2007. As CEO of General Mills in 2009, Powell received total compensation of $9,221,035, which included a base salary of $959,583, a cash bonus of $1,910,770, stocks granted of $3,720,566, options granted of $2,276,223, and other compensation of $353,893.[3] His 2011 total compensation of $8,609,199 included a base salary of $973,042, a cash bonus of $1,926,622, stocks granted of $3,724,528, options granted of $1,705,426, and other compensation of $278,981.[4]
Powell serves on the board of directors of Medtronic, Inc..[5]
Personal life
Powell has a wife, Wendy Bennett.[6]
References
- ↑ McKinney, Matt. "Sanger ends 12-year General Mills reign", Star Tribune, September 24, 2007.
- ↑ "Newsmakers Buy Small, Returns Big".
- ↑ 2009 CEO Compensation for Kendall J. Powell, Equilar
- ↑ 2011 CEO Compensation for Kendall J. Powell, Equilar
- ↑ "Forbes.com Kendall Powell Profile".
- ↑ Kennedy, Clare (April 22, 2015). "Nonprofit consultant, wife of General Mills CEO named to MPR board". Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Retrieved January 22, 2018.