Kim Nelson

Independent Board Director at Colgate Palmolive

Kim Nelson serves as an Independent Board Director at Colgate-Palmolive, The Wallace Foundation, Cummins Inc., and Tate & Lyle, contributing expertise to leading companies in various sectors. Previously, Kim held senior leadership roles at General Mills, including Senior Vice President of External Relations and Senior Vice President of the Snack Foods Division, where responsibilities included strategic oversight and growth of key brands. Kim's extensive experience in marketing began at General Mills, with progressive roles in Cereal, Snacks, and Yogurt divisions, demonstrating a strong background in business strategy and development. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Marketing from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Science in International Relations from Georgetown University, along with coursework at Harvard Kennedy School in Public Affairs and Executive Management.

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