HERSHEY, Pa. -- The Hershey Co., a global leader in confection, has announced the appointment of Patricia A. Little as its new senior vice president and CFO, effective March 16.
In her role at Hershey, Little will oversee the company's global finance organization and be a part of the company's global leadership team reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer, John P. Bilbrey. She will have responsibility for the financial management, planning and operations for the company's $7.4 billion enterprise.
"We are very pleased to have Patricia joining our executive team," said Bilbrey. "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."
Little brings 30 years of broad financial experience and leadership to her role at Hershey. Currently, Little is executive vice president and CFO for Kelly Services, Inc., a leader in providing workforce solutions. Prior to joining Kelly in 2008, she spent 24 years with Ford Motor Co. holding leadership roles in both corporate and operational finance.
The Hershey Co., based in Hershey, Pa., is a global confectionery leader, maker of chocolate, sweets, mints and other snacks. The company, which has more than 80 brands around the world that drive more than $7.4 billion in annual revenues, includes such iconic brand names as Hershey's, Reese's, Hershey's Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Ice Breakers and Brookside.
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