Kofi Bruce, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of General Mills, has leveraged his financial expertise and global perspective to make a significant impact beyond corporate finance. As a board member of Partners in Food Solutions (PFS), a nonprofit organization, Bruce helps address food security challenges, improve nutrition, and stimulate economic development across Africa. This dual role exemplifies how business leaders can extend their influence to create meaningful change in global communities.
At PFS, Bruce contributes to the organization’s mission of connecting African food processors with technical expertise from global partners like General Mills, Cargill, and DSM. This initiative helps enhance the quality and quantity of food production across the continent, addressing both immediate nutritional needs and long-term economic resilience. By focusing on local empowerment, the organization has transformed over 1,500 food companies in Africa, indirectly benefiting millions of smallholder farmers and their families.
Bruce’s professional background, marked by leadership roles at Ford, Ecolab, and General Mills, reflects a career driven by adaptability and purpose. His role at General Mills, which emphasizes the company’s purpose-driven ethos, complements his work with PFS. Together, these efforts highlight how business acumen can tackle systemic issues like food insecurity and foster sustainable development in underserved regions.
This alignment of corporate responsibility with nonprofit initiatives underscores Bruce’s belief in using business as a force for good—particularly in addressing the foundational challenge of food access.
