The Hershey Company Appoints John P. Bilbrey Interim President and CEO

The Hershey Company HSY today announced that John P. Bilbrey, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, has been named interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Bilbrey replaces David J. West, President and Chief Executive Officer, who has informed the Board of Directors that he is leaving Hershey to accept a position at another company.