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ROBERT M. MALCOLM ELECTED TO THE HERSHEY COMPANY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HERSHEY, Pa., December 7, 2011 - The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced the election to its Board of Directors of Robert Malcolm, former President, Global Marketing, Sales and Innovation at Diageo, plc., effective December 7, 2011.
"We are pleased that Rob is joining the Board. His
qualifications are substantial," said James E. Nevels,
Chairman of the Board of Directors, The Hershey Company. "His
vast experience in marketing, building global consumer brands
and delivering innovation will be of immense value to The
Hershey Company as we continue to expand in North America and
key global growth markets."
Malcolm retired from Diageo plc. in 2008, where he was
president of Global Marketing, Sales and Innovation, with
responsibility for brand management and marketing in 170
countries. During Malcolm's tenure, Diageo, the world's
largest premium alcoholic beverage company, experienced
significant growth and was recognized as a leader in
marketing and advertising.
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Prior to joining Diageo in 1999, Malcolm held a number of
positions at Procter and Gamble Company, where he worked with
or led more than 70 different brands across all of the
company's categories. In his 24 years at Procter and Gamble,
Malcolm held a number of leadership positions, including Vice
President - General Manager Beverages, Europe, Middle East
and Africa; Vice President - General Manager, Arabian
Peninsula; and Vice President - General Manager, Personal
Cleansing U.S.A.
Malcolm serves on the Board of Directors of the American
Marketing Association, the Advisory Board of Just Marketing,
Inc. and Effective Brands, and has previously served on the
boards of Logitech, the Marketing Sciences Institute and the
Ad Council. He teaches in the MBA program at The Wharton
School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Malcolm holds a BS degree and an MBA degree from the
University of Southern
California.
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 about $6 billion, Hershey offers a wide range of confectionery products, including such iconic brands as Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Hershey's Bliss, Special Dark, Hershey's Syrup, Kit Kat, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers,
PayDay and Jolly Rancher. Hershey also is a leader in the premium and artisan chocolate segments, with such brands as Scharffen Berger and Dagoba, offered through the Artisan Confections Company, a wholly owned subsidiary. The company is focused on growing its presence in key international markets in Asia and Latin America while continuing to build its position in the United States and Canada.
For more than 100 years, The Hershey Company has been a
leader in making a positive difference in the communities
where its employees live, work and do business. Corporate
Social Responsibility is an integral part of the
company's global business strategy, including goals and
priorities focused on fair and ethical business dealings,
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environmental stewardship, fostering a desirable workplace
for employees, and positively impacting society and local
communities. Milton Hershey School, established in 1909 by
the company's founder and administered by the Hershey
Trust Company, provides quality education, housing, and
medical care at no cost to children in social and financial
need. Students of Milton Hershey School are direct
beneficiaries of The Hershey Company's success. Visit us
at www.hersheys.com.
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