Patrick Simmons

Patrick Simmons is an experienced executive in the consumer goods sector, currently serving as the Vice President of Sales at General Mills Canada since August 2008, overseeing sales across all channels and regions for various brands. Prior roles include Vice President of Trade Marketing and leadership positions within Yoplait Yogurt Canada, where Patrick successfully integrated the brand into General Mills. Earlier experience includes serving as President of 8th Continent, where Patrick launched and built the soymilk brand before its acquisition in 2008, and multiple roles at General Mills and Hewlett-Packard. Patrick holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.