Raymond G. Viault

Overview

Mr. Viault was Vice Chairman of General Mills, Inc. with responsibility for General Mills' Meals, Baking Products, Pillsbury USA and Bakeries and Foodservice businesses until his retirement in 2005. Mr. Viault joined General Mills as Vice Chairman in 1996. Mr. Viault also serves as a director of Safeway Inc., a food and drug retailer in North America, Newell Rubbermaid Inc., a consumer products company, and Cadbury Schweppes, a confectionery and beverage company. He is a member of the Audit and Nominating and Governance Committees of the Board of Directors.