Hershey announces organizational changes to its international business
Changes will accelerate growth in key markets.
The Hershey Company has announced changes to its International business to continue driving growth in the regions. The restructuring sees the appointment of Herjit Bhalla, as the vice president of Canada, in addition to his current leadership of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA). Elsewhere, the Europe business, led by Jackson Hitchon, will now operate as a standalone business. Both Herjit and Jackson report directly to Rohit Grover, president international, The Hershey Company. These changes are effective as of January 1.
Hershey International is growing rapidly, with significant expansion over the last year. The third-quarter 2022 Hershey's International segment’s operating income (OI) increased 81% versus the same period last year to $35.4 million. Now, as Hershey International looks to the future, the business is making key strategic moves to ensure it can continue this growth trajectory.