Gary Pilnick
Gary Pilnick is a former public company Chairman and CEO with more than 25 years of experience leading organizations through transformation, strategic change, growth, acquisitions, divestitures, organizational redesign, governance, and leadership transitions.
For approximately two decades, Gary held primary executive responsibility for Kellogg’s relationship with its Board of Directors, working closely with successive CEOs, Board Chairs, and directors on strategy, governance, succession, leadership, risk, and major corporate decisions.
Key Positions
- Chief Executive Officer, WK Kellogg Co.
- Vice Chairman, Corporate Development & Chief Legal Officer, Kellogg Company
(now Kellanova) - Founder, 1894 Capital (Kellogg’s venture investment arm)
Board Positions
- WK Kellogg Co., Chairman of the Board
- Newell Brands, Director
- Audit and Compensation & Talent Committees, member
Key Industries
- Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
- Food & Beverage
- Retail
- Venture Capital / Private Equity
- Supply Chain / Manufacturing
- Legal & Corporate Governance
Core Strengths
- Executive Leadership
- M&A and Portfolio Transformation
- Organizational Design & Change Management
- Talent Development & Succession Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate Governance & Board Relations
- Investor Relations
- Labor Relations
- Legal & Risk Management
- Public Company Leadership
