In this episode of Women Who Make It, Angela Dodd sits down with Katie Holman, Vice President of Manufacturing & Engineering at General Mills, for a wide-ranging and deeply human conversation about leadership at scale, navigating ambiguity, and building systems that truly work for people.

Katie brings more than 20 years of global supply chain experience to the table, including leading large, complex teams across functions and geographies. From her early days in manufacturing to her transformative leadership experience in Mumbai, India, Katie shares how curiosity, trust, and context have shaped her leadership philosophy — and why being comfortable with discomfort is essential in today’s ever-changing food system.

The conversation explores how supply chain leadership is evolving inside one of the world’s largest food companies, including how AI is being applied in practical, people-centered ways, how transformation often breaks down without true change management, and why progress over perfection matters more than ever.

Katie also opens up about navigating a difficult personal season while holding a high-visibility leadership role, offering powerful insights on managing energy (not just time), setting boundaries, and redefining productivity. It’s an honest reminder that leadership doesn’t happen in isolation from life — and that clarity, intention, and empathy are critical at every level.

Whether you work in supply chain, food & beverage, or leadership more broadly, this episode offers a valuable perspective on how to lead through complexity while staying grounded, human, and forward-looking.