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This page provides a brief overview of The Hershey Company, its brands and mission.
Fast Facts
Consumer Website Address: www.hersheys.com

Corporate / Business Website Address: www.thehersheycompany.com

Stock Ticker / Exchange Listing: HSY (New York Stock Exchange)

Number of Employees Worldwide: Approximately 13,000

2007 Net Sales: $4.9 billion
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Mission Statement
Last Updated: Jul. 30, 2008

Bringing sweet moments of Hershey happiness to the world every day.

To our stakeholders, this means:

Consumers – Delivering quality consumer-driven confectionery experiences for all occasions

Employees – Winning with an aligned and empowered organization … while having fun

Business Partners – Building collaborative relationships for profitable growth with our customers, suppliers and partners

Shareholders – Creating sustainable value

Communities – Honoring our heritage through continued commitment to making a positive difference


Mission Statement
In seeking to balance our desire for profitable growth with the obligations which we have to various other constituencies, we shall strive to:
  1. Protect and enhance the corporation's high level of ethics and conduct.
  2. Maintain a strong "people" orientation and demonstrate care for every employee.
  3. Attract and hold customers and consumers with products and services of consistently superior quality and value.
  4. Sustain a strong results orientation coupled with a prudent approach to business.

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Mangement Team

David J. West
President and Chief Executive Officer

Humberto P. Alfonso
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

C. Daniel Azzara
Vice President, Global Research and Development

John P. Bilbrey
Senior Vice President, President Hershey North America

Charlene H. Binder
Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer

Michele G. Buck
Senior Vice President, Global Chief Marketing Officer

George F. Davis
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer

Thaddeus J. Jastrzebski
Senior Vice President, President Hershey International

Burton H. Snyder
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary


Board of Directors

Kenneth L. Wolfe*
Chairman of the Board

Robert F. Cavanaugh *

Charles A. Davis*

Arnold G. Langbo*

James E. Nevels*

Thomas J. Ridge*

Charles B. Strauss*

David J. West
President and Chief Executive Officer

Leroy S. Zimmerman*

* = Independent Directors


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