HSY - Leadership updates

New Campaign Invites Fans to Choose Between Camp Gooey and Camp Toasty This SummerHERSHEY, Pa., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- There are two kinds of people in this world when it comes to s'mores. Those who carefully rotate their marshmallow until it's perfectly golden, and those who light it on fire and call it a strategy. This summer, Hershey's is here to let America settle it once and for all. Introducing Hershey's Heated Debate, a summer-long campaign, in partnership with actor, creator, and s'mores icon Patrick Renna, that celebrates the ritual of making s'mores, the opinions it ignites, and the moments it creates. Because whether you're Camp Gooey or Camp Toast

Jason Reiman, a 30-Year Hershey Veteran, to Retire Following Planned Leadership Transition HERSHEY, Pa., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced that Mitchell Arends has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 22, 2026. Arends succeeds Jason Reiman, who is retiring after a 30-year career with the company. Reiman will remain through April 2027 to ensure a thorough and structured leadership transition. Arends brings more than 25 years of end-to-end supply chain leadership in consumer-packaged goods. He joins Hershey from UTZ Brands, where he served as Executive Vice President, Principal Operating Officer, and Chief Integrated Supply Chain Offic

Team USA athletes join Hershey's in the first chapter of the brand's new creative platform – Hershey's. It's Your Happy Place. HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, the Hershey's brand will celebrate happiness as the real gold, through its new creative campaign, Hershey's. It's Your Happy Place. The platform features five U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes, sharing their stories of finding happiness, beyond the podium. Turning happiness into a keepsake, Hershey's will also introduce limited-edition chocolate medals, as happiness deserves a medal. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https:

Acquisition Broadens Better-For-You Offerings and Salty Snacking Portfolio HERSHEY, Pa., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company has closed its acquisition of LesserEvil, the maker of organic, delectable snacks that combine bold flavors with better-for-you ingredients. This acquisition expands the variety of snacking choices Hershey can offer consumers, adding a high-growth brand that complements the company's existing portfolio and brings additional manufacturing capacity. "The addition of LesserEvil expands our portfolio of loved brands to meet growing consumer nee

Established Finance Leader Brings Over Two Decades of Food Industry Experience The Campbell's Company (NASDAQ:CPB) (Campbell's) today announced the appointment of Todd Cunfer as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Oct. 20, 2025. He will report to Campbell's President and Chief Executive Officer Mick Beekhuizen and become a member of the company's Operating Committee and an Executive Officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251007967740/en/Todd Cunfer "I am excited to welcome Todd to the Campbell's team," said Beekhuizen. "With more than two decades of food industry experience, he brin

Seasoned HR Executive Brings 25+ Years of Leadership Experience in Building High-Performing Teams and Modernizing HR Operations HERSHEY, Pa., Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced the appointment of Natalie Rothman as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective August 18, 2025. Rothman will lead Hershey's global human resources function and report to President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Tanner. Rothman brings exceptional leadership credentials as a two-time CHRO and public/private company board member with over 25 years of human resour

Kirk Tanner to Depart Wendy's for CEO Role at The Hershey Company DUBLIN, Ohio, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) today announced that Kirk Tanner, President and Chief Executive Officer, is leaving to become the President and CEO at The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) and will depart The Wendy's Company effective July 18, 2025. Wendy's Board of Directors has launched a comprehensive search process to select a permanent CEO. The Board has appointed Ken Cook, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, as Interim CEO. Cook, who remains CFO, played a major role

Get inspired by the DIY guru's "egging" ideas and start your own chocolate-fueled ritual! HERSHEY, Pa., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Forget everything you thought you knew about "egging." This Easter, Reese's and Cadbury are flipping the script, turning an age-old prank into a revived tradition that's all about fun, surprises, and—of course—chocolate. So, what's "egging" you ask? We're calling on candy lovers everywhere to spread Easter cheer ahead of the holiday by "egging" neighbors, friends and family with surprise festive treats, Easter decorations and—most importantly—R

HERSHEY, Pa., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced Stacy Taffet as its Chief Growth Officer, effective April 14, 2025. In this role, she will be responsible for driving transformative growth strategies across the company's expanding snacks portfolio, which includes iconic brands like Hershey's, Reese's, Jolly Rancher and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels. Stacy is a seasoned marketing executive with 20 years of transformative leadership experience, including 15 years in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and a distinguished PepsiCo career spanning mu

Andrew Archambault Named President of U.S. Confection Veronica Villasenor Named President of Salty Snacks HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced two leadership appointments. Andrew Archambault has been named President, U.S. Confection, and Veronica Villasenor has been named President, Salty Snacks. Both appointments are effective February 3, 2025. Archambault, who joins Hershey from Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), and Villasenor, who is a Hershey veteran of 22 years, will be part of Hershey's Executive Committee and will work closely with the team to continue advancing the company's priorities and play key company-wide leadership roles. Villasen

HERSHEY, Pa., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced the appointment of Michael Del Pozzo as President, U.S. Confection, effective September 16. In this role, Del Pozzo will lead Hershey's next phase of U.S. growth with a portfolio of iconic brands including Hershey's, Reese's and Jolly Rancher. With a career spanning 23 years at PepsiCo, Del Pozzo brings a wealth of experience in leading growth and transformation for some of the world's most recognizable consumer brands such as Gatorade®, Propel®, Muscle Milk® and Evolve®. In his recent r

Outlines Progress and Future Ambitions Across its Sustainability Priorities HERSHEY, Pa., June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hershey (NYSE:HSY) today announced the release of its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, sharing progress towards business resilience and impact in its material priorities.  The report outlines how the company is implementing its global sustainability strategy across its six priority areas – cocoa, responsible sourcing and human rights, environment, people, youth and community. Hershey is working toward its vision to become a Leading Snacking Powerhouse, and the company's responsible and sustainable practices play an integral role in its business.