01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 28, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced on May 28, 2026 that Jason Reiman, Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer, intends to retire.
Reiman will step down from his current role on June 22, 2026, and will remain with the Company as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Modernization to assist with the transition until his retirement, which the filing says he intends to take in the second quarter of 2027. The press release states he will remain through April 2027. The Company named Mitchell Arends as Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 22, 2026.
Arends joins from UTZ Brands, where he was Executive Vice President, Principal Operating Officer, and Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer over a $1.5 billiona business, and previously served as Chief Supply Chain Officer of North America at Kraft Heinz, responsible for a $22 billion supply chain. He will have end-to-end accountability for manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and planning, with a focus on digital integration, automation, and insights-driven planning. The filing describes a planned, structured leadership transition rather than a financial disclosure.
No financial results or guidance are included in the filing. The press release is furnished under Item 7.01 and is not deemed filed for Section 18 purposes.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Jason Reiman, SVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer, will step down from his current role on June 22, 2026, after a 30-year career with the Company.
- Reiman will remain as SVP, Supply Chain Modernization, through his retirement, which the filing says is planned for the second quarter of 2027.
- Mitchell Arends is named SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 22, 2026.
- Arends previously served as EVP, Principal Operating Officer, and Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer at UTZ Brands, overseeing a $1.5 billion business.
- Arends was Chief Supply Chain Officer of North America at Kraft Heinz, responsible for a $22 billion supply chain.
- Arends will focus on accelerating digital integration, automation, and insights-driven planning across the integrated supply chain.
- The announcement was made by a press release dated May 28, 2026, furnished under Item 7.01 and not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is replacing Jason Reiman as Chief Supply Chain Officer?
Mitchell Arends has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 22, 2026. He joins from UTZ Brands, where he was Executive Vice President, Principal Operating Officer, and Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer.
When will Jason Reiman fully retire?
Reiman steps down from his current role on June 22, 2026, and will remain with the Company as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Modernization until his retirement. The filing states he intends to retire in the second quarter of 2027, and the press release says he will remain through April 2027.
What will Reiman do during the transition period?
During the transition through the first quarter of 2027, Reiman will partner with Arends on supply chain modernization, with a focus on integrated planning, accelerated digital capabilities, and network optimization.
What are Arends' priorities in the Chief Supply Chain Officer role?
Arends will have end-to-end accountability for Hershey's integrated supply chain, including manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and planning. He will focus on accelerating digital integration and automation and advancing insights-driven planning across the network.
Does this filing include financial results or guidance?
No. The filing concerns a leadership transition in the supply chain function. It does not include financial results, guidance, or other financial metrics.
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