Hershey has named former PepsiCo executive Kirk Tanner as its new president and CEO to succeed Michele Buck, who had announced her intention to retire in June next year. Tanner, who is president and CEO of the fast-food chain Wendy's,

Wendy's Company has announced that its president and CEO Kirk Tanner will step down from his role on 18 July 2025. Ken Cook, the company's chief financial officer, has been appointed as interim CEO and Wendy's has initiated a search process to identify a permanent CEO.

Amid Wendy's grappling with muted sales, CEO Kirk Tanner has decided to leave the company to join chocolate giant Hershey.