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Hershey said its Board appointed Chris Brandt as a director on July 30, 2025, upon the recommendation of its Governance Committee, effective August 11, 2025.

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  1. Hershey said its Board appointed Chris Brandt as a director on July 30, 2025, upon the recommendation of its Governance Committee, effective August 11, 2025.

  2. The company said Brandt will serve on the Board's Compensation and Human Capital Committee and Finance and Risk Management Committee.

  3. Hershey said Brandt has over 25 years of marketing experience in the food and beverage industry and currently serves as President, Chief Brand Officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill. It said he previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of Bloomin' Brands, Inc. and also as Chief Brand Officer of Taco Bell.

  4. The company said the Board determined Brandt qualifies as an independent director under New York Stock Exchange listing standards, and that there are no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K as a result of his appointment. Compensation will follow the non-employee director compensation program described in the proxy statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed on March 26, 2025.

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Hershey Board Appoints Chris Brandt as Director

Hershey said its Board appointed Chris Brandt as a director on July 30, 2025, upon the recommendation of its Governance Committee, effective August 11, 2025.

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Brandt's Committee Assignments

The company said Brandt will serve on the Board's Compensation and Human Capital Committee and Finance and Risk Management Committee.

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Brandt's Experience and Current Role

Hershey said Brandt has over 25 years of marketing experience in the food and beverage industry and currently serves as President, Chief Brand Officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill. It said he previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of Bloomin' Brands, Inc. and also as Chief Brand Officer of Taco Bell.

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Independence Determination and Director Compensation

The company said the Board determined Brandt qualifies as an independent director under New York Stock Exchange listing standards, and that there are no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K as a result of his appointment. Compensation will follow the non-employee director compensation program described in the proxy statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders filed on March 26, 2025.

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