Darla Mears

Darla Mears has extensive experience in sales leadership within the consumer goods industry, currently serving as the Chief Customer Officer at Kodiak Cakes since November 2016, overseeing sales across multiple channels including Grocery, E-Commerce, and Food Service. Previously, Darla held various roles at General Mills from 2011 to 2016, including Vice President of Sales and Zone Operations Manager for Grocery, where strategic sales initiatives were developed and executed in collaboration with field personnel. Earlier positions at General Mills involved senior roles focused on customer management and category development within key retail partners such as Sam's Club and Walmart. Darla's expertise includes sales strategy, relationship building, and cross-departmental collaboration, contributing significantly to business growth and operational success.