Kirk Tanner Takes Over as Hershey CEO as Maria Kraus Becomes Chairman
CONFIRMED88% CONFIDENCEStated 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".[1]
Former Wendy's and PepsiCo executive Kirk Tanner became Hershey's President and CEO and joined its board, while Michele Buck stepped down. Maria Kraus, who also chairs the Hershey Trust, replaced Buck as chairman.
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