09:17 AM EDT, 07/08/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Hershey Company ( HSY ) said Tuesday it has appointed Kirk Tanner as president and chief executive officer, effective Aug. 18.

Tanner will succeed Michele Buck, who announced her retirement earlier this year and will remain in a senior advisory role to support the transition, the company said.

Tanner most recently served as president and CEO of The Wendy's Company (WEN).

Meanwhile, Wendy's named its Chief Financial Officer Ken Cook as interim CEO, while retaining his current role, effective July 18.

The company said it has launched a formal search for a permanent successor.