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Hershey Names Michael Del Pozzo as President of U.S. Confection
HSYHershey(HSY) Prnewswire·2024-09-05 12:30

Core Insights - The Hershey Company has appointed Michael Del Pozzo as President of U.S. Confection, effective September 16, 2024, to lead the company's growth in the U.S. market [1][2] - Del Pozzo has extensive experience from his 23 years at PepsiCo, where he managed a 10billionbusinessandtransformedGatoradeintoaportfolioofsportsandfitnessbrands[1][2]−HewillworkcloselywithotherbusinessunitleaderstoadvanceHershey′sstrategicgoalsandconsumerneeds[2]CompanyOverview−TheHersheyCompanyisaleadingsnackscompanywithover20,000employeesgloballyandmorethan90brandnames,generatingover10 billion business and transformed Gatorade into a portfolio of sports and fitness brands [1][2] - He will work closely with other business unit leaders to advance Hershey's strategic goals and consumer needs [2] Company Overview - The Hershey Company is a leading snacks company with over 20,000 employees globally and more than 90 brand names, generating over 11.2 billion in annual revenues [3] - Iconic brands include Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Kit Kat®, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, and salty snacks like SkinnyPop and Pirate's Booty [3] - Hershey has a long-standing commitment to ethical and sustainable operations, with a focus on education and community support since its founding [3]