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Hershey Appoints Wendy’s Tanner as Its Next CEO

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By Micah Barkley and Will Kubzansky

July 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM UTC

Updated on

July 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM UTC

Hershey Co. appointed Kirk Tanner to be the chocolate maker’s next president and chief executive officer.

The 57-year-old Tanner, who is currently the president and CEO of Wendy’s Co., will take over the new role on August 18. Hershey’s current CEO, Michele Buck, previously announced she’d be retiring from the company next year.