MINNEAPOLS — Dana McNabb has been named group president of North America Pet for General Mills Inc., effective June 1. She was named group president of North America Retail in 2023.  

Liz Mascolo, segment president of North America Pet, will report to McNabb, according to the company.

“Time and again, Dana’s proven herself a strong leader, general manager and brand builder, all strengths that will serve us well in the growing pet food category,” said Jeff Harmening, chairman and chief executive officer of General Mills. “The pet segment is also a rapidly evolving space, with pet parents seeking new ways to feed, treat and delight the furry members of their family. Dana brings a strategic rigor to all that she does, and I’m confident that she will grow the pet segment through remarkable consumer experiences and bring new innovations to the market as well.”

Prior to being named group president of North America Retail, McNabb was chief strategy and growth officer for the company and was group president of Europe and Australia. She also was president of US Cereal for the company.