General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) today announced the election of Joan Bottarini to its board of directors, effective Jan. 26, 2026. The election of Bottarini reflects the company’s thoughtful approach to board succession and refreshment. The company continues to prioritize directors with world-class qualifications and a breadth of experience from a variety of industries.
As the current Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), a global hospitality company, Bottarini brings to the board significant executive experience and an excellent track record of financial leadership and shareholder value creation. Bottarini has served as Hyatt’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer since 2018, and previously served as the company’s Senior Vice President, Finance, Americas and in other senior finance management positions. Before joining Hyatt, Bottarini served as the Controller – Development at Essex Property Trust (NYSE: ESS) and an Assurance Manager at KPMG LLP.
In other action at its regularly scheduled meeting, the General Mills board of directors declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.61 per share, payable May 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 10, 2026. General Mills and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 127 years.
