Hershey Announces New Executive Team, In Search of Global Operations SV

12/12/2007

David J. West, president and chief executive officer, The Hershey Company, announces several changes to the Hershey Executive Team, which are effective immediately:

John P. Bilbrey is named senior vice president, president, Hershey North America. Bilbrey joined Hershey in 2003 as senior vice president, president, Hershey International. In his new role, Bilbrey will lead Hershey's U.S. and Canadian businesses.
Ted Jastrzebski is named senior vice president, president, Hershey International. Jastrzebski joined Hershey in 2004 and is currently vice president, International Finance and Planning.
Michele Buck is named senior vice president, global chief marketing officer. Buck, who joined Hershey in 2005, is currently senior vice president, chief marketing officer, U.S. In her new role, Buck will be responsible for driving world-class marketing and transformational growth platforms across the company. She will lead the company's efforts in the areas of consumer insights, portfolio strategy and innovation, The Hershey Experience, marketing excellence and corporate social responsibility.

In addition, the company is conducting a search for a Senior Vice President, Global Operations.