Company Overview - The Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company generating over $11.2 billion in annual revenues and operating in approximately 70 countries with a workforce of more than 20,000 employees [4]. - The company's portfolio includes well-known chocolate and confectionery brands such as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Kit Kat®, Jolly Rancher, Ice Breakers, and popular salty snacks like SkinnyPop and Dot's Homestyle Pretzels [4]. Leadership Transition - Kirk Tanner has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of The Hershey Company, bringing extensive experience from his previous role as CEO of PepsiCo Beverages North America, where he oversaw a $28 billion business [1][2]. - Tanner's leadership is expected to focus on core brand growth, innovation, operational excellence, and accelerating new unit growth globally [2]. - Mary Kay Haben, Lead Independent Director, praised Tanner's proven leadership in driving growth in complex global businesses and his commitment to engaging with employees, the community, and stockholders [3]. Strategic Vision - Tanner emphasized the importance of understanding and delighting consumers, building strong partnerships with customers, and investing in colleagues as the three pillars that will guide Hershey's strategic decisions [3]. - The company aims to advance its ambition of becoming a Leading Snacking Powerhouse, leveraging Tanner's experience in snacks, beverages, M&A, and innovation [3]. Legacy and Future Direction - The previous CEO, Michele Buck, was recognized for her exceptional leadership and for guiding Hershey through multiple phases of transformational growth, leaving a legacy that positions the company well for the future [3]. - Tanner expressed his honor in leading a company he has long admired and his commitment to making a difference with beloved brands [3].

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The Hershey Company (HSY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Greetings, and welcome to The Hershey Company First Quarter twenty twenty five Question and Answer Session. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. I'd now like to turn the call over to your host, Anori Naughton, Senior Director of Investor Relations for The Hershey Company. Thank you. You may begin. Speaker1 Thank you, and good morning, everyone. Thank you fo ...

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The Hershey Company (HSY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 08:00 PM ET Speaker0 Good morning, and welcome to the pre recorded discussion of The Hershey Company's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Results. I'm Inori Naughton, Senior Director of Investor Relations. Joining me today are Hershey's Chairman and CEO, Michelle Bach, and Hershey's Senior Vice President and CFO, Steve Voskel. In addition to these remarks, we will host an analyst Q and A only session at 08:30 a. M. Eastern on the morning ...