Stephanie Lilak
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Mike Benson
Stephanie is a growth mindset leader. She is a learner, partner, innovator. Add to this her laser-sharp focus on the business/customer/consumer, ability to drive change, and openness to new/better ways or working and it is no surprise that she is one of the strongest HR Leaders (and best partners) I have worked with in my career.
Anne Davis Gotte
Steph is an extraordinary business leader and developer of people! I worked for Steph when she was leading HR for the Convenience and Foodservice business at General Mills, but I've had the benefit of her leadership and mentoring for many years after that. Steph has a powerful command of business requirements and builds practical, high impact HR strategies to fuel growth. She's remarkably agile, asks great questions that get at the heart of an issue, and courageously creates solutions. She is very dedicated to talent development and works to help leaders see themselves clearly so that they can best grow. I am profoundly thankful for the impact Steph had (still has) on me.
Mike Benson
Stephanie is a growth mindset leader. She is a learner, partner, innovator. Add to this her laser-sharp focus on the business/customer/consumer, ability to drive change, and openness to new/better ways or working and it is no surprise that she is one of the strongest HR Leaders (and best partners) I have worked with in my career.
Anne Davis Gotte
Steph is an extraordinary business leader and developer of people! I worked for Steph when she was leading HR for the Convenience and Foodservice business at General Mills, but I've had the benefit of her leadership and mentoring for many years after that. Steph has a powerful command of business requirements and builds practical, high impact HR strategies to fuel growth. She's remarkably agile, asks great questions that get at the heart of an issue, and courageously creates solutions. She is very dedicated to talent development and works to help leaders see themselves clearly so that they can best grow. I am profoundly thankful for the impact Steph had (still has) on me.
Mike Benson
Stephanie is a growth mindset leader. She is a learner, partner, innovator. Add to this her laser-sharp focus on the business/customer/consumer, ability to drive change, and openness to new/better ways or working and it is no surprise that she is one of the strongest HR Leaders (and best partners) I have worked with in my career.
Anne Davis Gotte
Steph is an extraordinary business leader and developer of people! I worked for Steph when she was leading HR for the Convenience and Foodservice business at General Mills, but I've had the benefit of her leadership and mentoring for many years after that. Steph has a powerful command of business requirements and builds practical, high impact HR strategies to fuel growth. She's remarkably agile, asks great questions that get at the heart of an issue, and courageously creates solutions. She is very dedicated to talent development and works to help leaders see themselves clearly so that they can best grow. I am profoundly thankful for the impact Steph had (still has) on me.
Mike Benson
Stephanie is a growth mindset leader. She is a learner, partner, innovator. Add to this her laser-sharp focus on the business/customer/consumer, ability to drive change, and openness to new/better ways or working and it is no surprise that she is one of the strongest HR Leaders (and best partners) I have worked with in my career.
Anne Davis Gotte
Steph is an extraordinary business leader and developer of people! I worked for Steph when she was leading HR for the Convenience and Foodservice business at General Mills, but I've had the benefit of her leadership and mentoring for many years after that. Steph has a powerful command of business requirements and builds practical, high impact HR strategies to fuel growth. She's remarkably agile, asks great questions that get at the heart of an issue, and courageously creates solutions. She is very dedicated to talent development and works to help leaders see themselves clearly so that they can best grow. I am profoundly thankful for the impact Steph had (still has) on me.
Experience
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Bumble Inc.
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief People Officer
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Nov 2021 - Present
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First Watch Restaurants
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Member Board Of Directors
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Jul 2022 - Present
Independent Board member, Chair of Compensation Committee and member of Audit Committee Independent Board member, Chair of Compensation Committee and member of Audit Committee
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Dunkin'
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Human Resources Officer
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Jul 2019 - Nov 2021
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General Mills
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President, HR - North America Retail
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Jan 2016 - Jul 2019
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VP, Human Resources, Sales Division and Convenience & Foodservice Operating Segment
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Feb 2015 - Jan 2016
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Vice President, Human Resources - Convenience & Foodservice
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2015
Lead the strategic human resources agenda for the convenience and foodservice division. Partner with the division President to develop and implement talent management and organization development strategies to accelerate the growth of the division.
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VP, HR & Chief Staffing Officer
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Jan 2009 - Sep 2013
As Chief Staffing Officer, Stephanie lead campus and experienced professional recruiting for General Mills. She was responsible for development of the GMI employment brand and enhancing relationships with key university and community partners. She championed diversity recruiting activities across all functions for General Mills. Stephanie joined General Mills in 1996 and has held positions of increasing responsibility across a variety of company functions and divisions including… Show more As Chief Staffing Officer, Stephanie lead campus and experienced professional recruiting for General Mills. She was responsible for development of the GMI employment brand and enhancing relationships with key university and community partners. She championed diversity recruiting activities across all functions for General Mills. Stephanie joined General Mills in 1996 and has held positions of increasing responsibility across a variety of company functions and divisions including Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Consumer Insights and International. She was promoted to corporate officer in December 2008.
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Human Resources Director, International
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Feb 2005 - Dec 2008
Led organization and leadership development strategy and execution for the General Mills International Division. Responsible for program development in the following areas: succession planning, leadership development, performance management, employee engagement and HR development and training. Built and developed the corporate global assignments practice. Managed international compensation and benefits and HR technology strategy
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Human Resources Director - Marketing & Consumer Insights
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Mar 2003 - Mar 2005
HR business partner for President of Snacks Division (Nature Valley, Fruit Snacks, Chex Mix, Gardettos, PopSecret) and Vice President of Marketing Research. Member of cross functional leadership teams for both organizations. Focus areas included: Organization design, Team building and development, Succession planning, Leadership development, Staffing, Diversity and inclusion strategy and planning.
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Human Resources Director - Manufacturing
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Jun 2001 - Mar 2003
Integration of Pillsbury retail manufacturing organization into General Mills' Supply Chain. Functional leadership and individual development of 15 Plant HR Managers
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Plant Operations Manager - Fruit Snacks
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Dec 1999 - Jun 2001
Responsible for 300 employee, $50MM union-free manufacturing facility. Installed $50MM in capital during tenure. Beat budget and continuous improvement goals each year. Implemented Lean Manufacturing practice including Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement and 5S.
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Human Resources Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA Manufacturing Facility
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Feb 1999 - Dec 1999
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Human Resources Manager - Sales
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Jun 1997 - Feb 1999
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Human Resources Manager - Carson, CA Manufacturing Facility
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Mar 1996 - Jun 1997
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Eaton
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Ireland
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Representative - Human Resources Leadership Program
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Aug 1993 - Mar 1996
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Education
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
MS, Industrial & Labor Relations -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BS, Psychology
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