Patricia Little Joins Hershey as CFO

The Hershey Co. has named Patricia A. Little SVP and CFO, effective March 16.

Little will have responsibility for the Hershey, Pa.-based company's financial management, planning and operations, and will oversee its global finance organization.

A 30-year industry veteran, Little comes to Hershey from Kelly Services Inc., where she currently serves as EVP and CFO. She previously spent the majority of her career with Ford Motor Co., serving in corporate and operational finance leadership roles.

“We are very pleased to have Patricia joining our executive team,” said President/CEO John P. Bilbrey, to whom Little will report. “Patricia is a talented CFO with outstanding experience in leading both corporate and financial strategy domestically and internationally. She has extensive knowledge of emerging markets and her track record demonstrates an ability to help create value and growth.”

The Hershey Co. has more than 80 brands around the world that drive more than $7.4 billion in annual revenues.

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