General Mills Legal Chief Richard Allendorf to Retire in August

General Mills Inc.’s general counsel and senior vice president Richard Allendorf will retire in August, the company behind food brands like Cheerios and Pillsbury said Thursday.

Allendorf joined Minneapolis-based General Mills in 1998 and became deputy general counsel in 2012, according to the statement. The company did not immediately name a new general counsel.

“Richard’s leadership throughout his tenure has helped position General Mills for success. I’m grateful for his contributions to General Mills during his 23 years and wish him well in his retirement,” General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening said in the statement.

General Mills reported more than $2.3 ...