Management ChangeMay 28, 2026, 04:33 PM
Hershey Names Mitchell Arends Chief Supply Chain Officer
AI Summary
The Hershey Company announced that Jason Reiman, Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer, will retire in the second quarter of 2027 after a 30-year career with the company. He will transition from his current role on June 22, 2026, to Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Modernization, to assist with leadership transition. Mitchell Arends has been appointed as the new Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 22, 2026. Arends brings over 25 years of supply chain leadership experience from companies like UTZ Brands and Kraft Heinz.
Key Highlights
- Mitchell Arends appointed Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 22, 2026.
- Jason Reiman, current Chief Supply Chain Officer, intends to retire in Q2 2027.
- Mr. Reiman will step down from his current role on June 22, 2026.
- Mr. Reiman will remain as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Modernization until his retirement.
- Arends previously served as Executive Vice President, Principal Operating Officer, and Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer at UTZ Brands.
- Arends was also Chief Supply Chain Officer of North America at Kraft Heinz, overseeing a $22 billion supply chain.
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