Kellanova’s Cook Drives to GM
Mon., Apr. 8, 2024
By Kevin McCauley
George Cook, who was senior director of state government affairs at Kellanova, has joined General Motors as Midwest regional director of state & local public policy.
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George Cook, who was senior director of state government affairs at Kellanova, has joined General Motors as Midwest regional director of state & local public policy.
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