Courtney Schroeder is General Mills' Head of Belonging and Community Impact, leading the company's efforts to build a culture of inclusion while expanding its impact in communities around the world. A thought leader in the field of belonging, Courtney helps define how General Mills' value of Champion Belonging is measured and how it comes to life — from formal programming to everyday moments.  

Courtney began his career in brand marketing at General Mills, working on billion-dollar brands like Pillsbury, before an ERG leadership role redirected him toward inclusion and belonging. Since then, he's evolved General Mills' legacy in the space — launching the Courageous Conversations platform to bring candid dialogue on important workplace topics into the company and introducing the first Employee Network Summit. He also stewards General Mills' decades-long commitment to community engagement, overseeing its philanthropy, volunteerism, and signature events, including the annual MLK Breakfast, one of the largest celebrations of Dr. King's legacy in the country.

Outside of work, Courtney serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Project for Pride in Living and on the board of Greater Twin Cities United Way. A native of Southern California, he lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two children.