Hershey Announces Appointments of New Presidents of Confection and Salty Divisions

Leadership Changes - Andrew Archambault joins Hershey from Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) and will oversee iconic brands including Hershey's, Reese's, and Jolly Rancher, bringing extensive experience in brand evolution and strategic growth [1][5] - Vero Villasenor, a 22-year Hershey veteran, is promoted to President of Salty Snacks, leveraging her experience in management, marketing, and innovation across Hershey's business units [1][3][5] - Kristen Riggs, who led the integration of Dot's and Pretzel's, Inc, is leaving Hershey after 20 years to pursue other opportunities [1][5] Strategic Vision and Growth - Hershey aims to advance its vision as a leading snacking powerhouse, with Archambault and Villasenor expected to drive the next phase of growth [1][3] - Villasenor emphasizes her commitment to delivering accelerated growth in the Salty Snacks segment, focusing on customer satisfaction and innovation [6] - Archambault highlights his excitement to join Hershey during a period of strategic transformation and contribute to the company's growth ambitions [3] Company Overview - Hershey is an industry-leading snacks company with over 90 brand names in approximately 80 countries, generating more than $11.2 billion in annual revenues [6] - The company operates with a commitment to fairness, ethics, and sustainability, with a long-standing focus on education through the Milton Hershey School [2] - Hershey employs over 20,000 people globally, delivering high-quality products under iconic brands such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat®, and SkinnyPop [6]