HSY SEC filings last scanned 22 Aug 2026, 16:49 UTC
CEO Timeline
Kirk TannerCurrent
Aug 2025 — Present(1y 1mo)
Kirk Tanner was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of The Hershey Company, effective August 18, 2025, succeeding Michele G. Buck who retired from the CEO role.
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Michele G. Buck
Mar 2017 — Aug 2025(8y 5mo)
Michele G. Buck was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of The Hershey Company, effective March 1, 2017, succeeding John P. Bilbrey.
planned retirement
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John P. Bilbrey
May 2011 — Mar 2017(5y 10mo)
John P. Bilbrey was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of The Hershey Company.
planned retirement
7 source filings — click to expand
David J. West
Dec 2007 — Jun 2011(3y 6mo)
David J. West was appointed Chief Executive Officer of The Hershey Company, effective December 1, 2007, succeeding Richard H. Lenny who retired as Chairman.
leaving the Company to accept a position at another company