HSY Hershey Company

HERSHEY, Pa., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced that Andy McCormick is joining the company as Vice President, Public Affairs, effective November 10. McCormick will report to Charlene H. Binder, Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer. In this new position, McCormick will lead Hershey's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Community Relations, Product Publicity and Corporate Communications activities. "Andy brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in communications and public affairs to The Hershey Company," Binder said. "I look forward to working with him as we continue to build on Milton Hershey's legacy of making a positive difference in the communities where we live, work and do business. Andy will play a key leadership role in linking Hershey's Corporate Social Responsibility, communications and brand-building efforts to drive our business results." McCormick will be responsible for building Hershey's brands through product publicity, and will be responsible for all internal and external non- financial communications. In addition, he will lead Hershey's Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, including sustainability and ethical supply chain solutions, environmental stewardship, and leadership in the area of responsible cocoa growing. He will also lead 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. McCormick joins Hershey from Pfizer Inc., where he was Vice President, Worldwide Communications. Since joining Pfizer in 1993, McCormick has led media relations, and product, financial and public affairs communications for the world's largest pharmaceutical company. He also led communications on issues such as wellness and prevention, medical access in the United States and developing world, and the dangers of counterfeit drugs. Before joining Pfizer, he held positions at IBM Corporation and at daily newspapers in Virginia and Wilmington, Del. He has also worked in Ghana as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer. McCormick has a bachelor's degree from Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash. He is originally from Lancaster, Pa. "Hershey's heritage of contributing to communities around the world is extraordinary," McCormick said. "I am very honored to join the team and build on this legacy of corporate social responsibility while providing the communications leadership to build Hershey's brands and drive business results." About The Hershey Company The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) is the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America and a global leader in chocolate and sugar confectionery. Headquartered in Hershey, Pa., The Hershey Company has operations throughout the world and more than 13,000 employees. With revenues of nearly $5 billion, Hershey offers such iconic brands as Hershey's, Reese's, Hershey's Kisses, Kit Kat, Twizzlers and Ice Breakers as well as the smooth, creamy indulgence of Hershey's Bliss. Hershey is a leader in the fast-growing dark and premium chocolate segment, with such brands as Hershey's Special Dark and Hershey's Extra Dark. In addition, Artisan Confections Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hershey Company, markets such premium chocolate offerings as Scharffen Berger, Joseph Schmidt and Dagoba as well as Starbucks Chocolate. For more than 100 years, The Hershey Company has been a leader in making a positive difference in the communities where we live, work and do business. The Milton Hershey School, established by the company's founder in 1909, provides a nurturing environment, quality education, housing, and medical care at no cost to children in social and financial need. The School is administered by the Hershey Trust Company, Hershey's largest shareholder, making the students of Milton Hershey School direct beneficiaries of Hershey's success. Please visit us at http://www.hersheys.com/. DATASOURCE: The Hershey Company CONTACT: Kirk Saville of The Hershey Company, +1-717-534-7641 Web site: http://www.hersheys.com/

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