| HERSHEY, Pa., Feb 25, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- The Hershey Company
(NYSE: HSY) announced that Edward J. Kelly, III has resigned from the Board of
Directors, effective Friday, February 22, 2008, due to increased demands
related to the recent change in his professional occupation.
Mr. Kelly was recently named President of Citi Alternative Investments.
Prior to this position, Mr. Kelly was Managing Director of The Carlyle Group.
Before joining Carlyle, Mr. Kelly was Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Mercantile Bankshares Corporation.
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 almost 13,000 employees worldwide, The Hershey Company markets
such iconic brands as Hershey's, Reese's, Hershey's Kisses, Kit Kat, Twizzlers
and Ice Breakers. Hershey is the leader in the fast-growing dark and premium
chocolate segment, with such brands as Hershey's Bliss, 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. Hershey's partnership with Starbucks offers a premium
chocolate experience that combines the highest-quality chocolate with
Starbucks coffee-house flavors, for a range of delicious and distinct
chocolate products. 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
http://www.hersheynewsroom.com.
SOURCE The Hershey Company
http://www.hersheys.com
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