Changes to Hershey Executive Team Announced

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Chairman, President and CEO of The Hershey Company Michele Buck has announced a number of changes to Hershey’s executive leadership team, effective January 1, 2020:

  • Current Vice President, U.S. CMG Chuck Raup will become President, U.S.
  • Kristen Riggs, currently vice president, innovation and strategic growth platforms, has been promoted to SVP, chief growth officer.
  • SVP, Global HR Chris Scalia will assume the role of chief human resources officer. 


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