General Mills has appointed Shiva Krishnamurthy as Chief Executive Officer of General Mills India, marking a key leadership transition as the company sharpens its focus on the Indian market. In his first remarks, Krishnamurthy said he is aligned with the company’s mission of “Making food the world loves,” driven by iconic brands, leading-edge food science, and strong people capabilities.
Krishnamurthy highlighted General Mills’ culture of learning, growth, and belonging as a critical enabler in addressing the India opportunity. He stated that he looks forward to building on the foundation laid by his predecessors and accelerating the next phase of growth for the business.
Before joining General Mills, Krishnamurthy spent several years at Hindustan Unilever, which he described as his professional alma mater and a “CEO Factory” where leadership development is a core philosophy.
As CEO, Krishnamurthy will be responsible for driving General Mills India’s strategic priorities, strengthening brand performance, and scaling the business in one of the company’s key growth markets.
