John Bilbrey

John P. Bilbrey ("J.P") has been the President and CEO of The Hershey Company since May 17, 2011.[1]

Career

In addition to his work as the President and CEO of The Hershey Company, Bilbrey is also a director of the company. Bilbrey served as the interim president and CEO for a month in April and May 2011 after David J. West resigned.[2] He was previously the executive Vice President and COO of Hershey from November 2, 2010 until May 17, 2011. He was the President of North America at The Hershey Company from December 2007 until November 2010 and he was the Senior Vice President from November 2005 until November of 2010.[3] Prior to his work at Hershey, he held executive jobs at Mission Foods and Danone Waters of North America, Inc.[4] He spent 22 years at The Procter & Gamble Co. where he worked in both US domestic business and in international assignments.[5]

Education

Bilbrey holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Kansas State University.[6]

Director roles

Bilbrey has been a Director at McCormick & Co. Inc. since November 22, 2005 and a Director of The Hershey Company since June 2011.

References

  1. ↑ Ziobro, Paul. "Hershey CEO Paid $10.6 Million in 2011". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  2. ↑ Boyle, Matthew. "Hershey Names Bilbrey Chief Executive to Spur Growth Abroad". Bloomberg.
  3. ↑ "John P. Bilbrey". Businessweek. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  4. ↑ Malawskey, Nick. "New Hershey Co. CEO John P. Bilbrey seen by Wall Street as safe, conservative choice". Penn Live. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  5. ↑ "Hershey names John P. Bilbrey ceo". Candy Industry. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  6. ↑ "John Bilbrey". Forbes. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
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