The company’s board of directors has established a special committee to lead the CEO search, evaluating both internal and external candidates.

Michele Buck, a 20-year veteran of Hershey who assumed leadership in 2017, said she would step down from her roles as president and chief executive on June 30, 2026.

(Reuters) -Chocolate maker Hershey on Friday announced the departure of CEO Michele Buck, who has been at the helm for roughly seven years, effective June 30, 2026. Buck, a consumer packaged goods veteran with nearly two decades at the company,

Michele Buck, chair of the Board of Directors, president and CEO of the Hershey Co. has announced her retirement, but she’s giving plenty of notice so that company can find the right successor.

The President and CEO of The Hershey Company, Michele Buck, has announced her plan to retire in 2026.The Hershey Company states that Buck informed the company B

Michele Buck, the first female chairman, president and CEO of The Hershey Co. and a 2022 Top Women in Grocery Trailblazer winner, is stepping down after a storied CPG career. The Hershey, Pa.-based company announced that Buck is retiring and a succession plan is in place.

Hershey Co. Chief Executive Officer Michele Buck will step down from her role next year and the company has started a search for her successor.

Hershey has announced it is on the lookout for a new CEO following the resignation of Michele Buck effective June 30, 2026.

The Hershey Co. has announced that Michele Buck will be retiring from her positions as president and CEO effective June 30, 2026. The chocolate maker said Buck intends to serve in her existing roles until her successor is appointed, at which time she plans to resign from the board and transition to a senior advisor role until her retirement.