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Stated as firm: Hershey's Form 8-K (Item 8.01) says that following Michele Buck's retirement as Chairman the Board "has appointed Huong Maria T. Kraus to serve as Chairman of the Board, effective August 18, 2025"; the July 8-K appointed Tanner CEO "effective as of August 18, 2025".
Hershey's 2026 proxy, "CEO Transition": in July 2025 the board appointed Kirk Tanner President and CEO "effective as of August 18, 2025" and a director from the same date; it also lists Kraus as Chairman of Hershey, Hershey Trust Company and Milton Hershey School.[1]
Hershey release of August 18, 2025: Rothman becomes CHRO effective that day and "will lead Hershey's global human resources function and report to President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Tanner" - Tanner in the job on his first day.[1]
Hershey's 8-K: on July 6, 2025 the board appointed Kirk Tanner President and CEO "effective as of August 18, 2025" and a director from that date; it gives his PepsiCo and Wendy's career, a $1.25 million base salary, a 180% target bonus and sign-on awards of $7 million in restricted stock units and $4 million in performance stock units.[1]
Hershey's 8-K for the January 9-10, 2025 events: Buck "intends to retire from the Company effective June 30, 2026", serves until her successor is appointed, then becomes Special Advisor, resigns from the Board, and consults from July 1 to December 31, 2026; it sets an $8.5 million retention bonus.[1]
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