HERSHEY, Pa., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY)
today named James D. George Vice President, Community Relations. He will be
responsible for the company's community involvement, both locally and
internationally, and will report to John C. Long, Vice President, Corporate
Social Responsibility.
In this new role, George will further strengthen Hershey's unique
relationship with the communities where we do business. He will oversee
corporate giving, continue to strengthen the company's ties with Milton
Hershey School, and lead community outreach and operations for Hershey's Track
& Field Games. In addition, George will be responsible for the company's
charitable sponsorships, including United Way and efforts on behalf of the
Children's Miracle Network. He also will support Hershey's broader corporate
social responsibility efforts as they move forward.
"The Hershey Company has had an enduring commitment to the community for
more than 100 years," said David J. West, President and Chief Executive
Officer, The Hershey Company. "Jim has been a respected leader at the company
and in the Hershey community for more than two decades. His deep commitment
and knowledge of the community will enable him to build on this central part
of our heritage and continue to ensure that Hershey makes a positive
difference in the communities where we live, work and do business."
Prior to his new position, George was Vice President, Global Packaging,
for The Hershey Company. He joined the company in 1984 and has held leadership
positions in sales and packaging. He was named Vice President of Packaging in
2004, and assumed global responsibilities in 2006.
"Hershey's commitment to the community and our relationship with Milton
Hershey School are what make our company unique," George said. "I am extremely
proud to help lead the effort to continue Hershey's legacy. I look forward to
building new partnerships and strengthening relationships with a broad range
of community stakeholders. We will particularly focus on continuing to deepen
the sense of connection between Milton Hershey School and The Hershey Company
as we continue to fulfill Milton Hershey's vision."
George is a graduate of Grove City College with a degree in business
administration. He represents The Hershey Company as Coordinator for Project
Fellowship, a program designed to build bridges between Milton Hershey School
students and houseparents and The Hershey Company employees and their
families. He also is a volunteer with Hershey's Track & Field Games. He is an
Eagle Scout, active in the Hershey area Boy Scout program and an elder at
Derry Presbyterian Church.
George and his family live in Hershey.
About The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is the largest North American manufacturer of
quality chocolate and sugar confectionery products. With revenues of nearly
$5 billion and more than 13,000 employees worldwide, The Hershey Company
markets such iconic brands as Hershey's, Reese's, Hershey's Kisses, and Ice
Breakers. Hershey is the leader in the fast-growing dark and premium chocolate
segment, with such brands as Hershey's Special Dark, Hershey's Extra Dark and
Cacao Reserve by Hershey's. Hershey's Ice Breakers franchise delivers
refreshment across a variety of mint and gum flavors and formats. In addition,
Hershey leverages its iconic brands, marketplace scale and confectionery and
nut expertise to develop and deliver substantial snacks, including Hershey's
and Reese's single-serve cookies and brownies, and value-added snack nuts,
including Hershey's Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds and Hershey's Special Dark
Chocolate Covered Almonds. Hershey also offers a range of products to address
the health and well-being needs of today's consumer. Hershey's and Reese's
Snacksters offer consumers great-tasting snacks in portion-controlled
servings, while Hershey's dark chocolate offerings provide the benefits of
flavanol antioxidants. In addition, Artisan Confections Company, a wholly
owned subsidiary of The Hershey Company, markets such premium chocolate
offerings as Scharffen Berger, known for its high-cacao dark chocolate
products, Joseph Schmidt, recognized for its fine, handcrafted chocolate
gifts, and Dagoba, known for its high-quality natural and organic chocolate
bars. Visit us at www.hersheynewsroom.com.
SOURCE The Hershey Company
CONTACT: Kirk Saville of The Hershey Company, +1-717-534-7641/
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