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Hershey appoints Amanda Almond as president, international, effective October 12
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Storyboard•03-10-2026, 12:31
Hershey Appoints Amanda Almond as President, International, Succeeding Rohit Grover
  • •Amanda Almond has been appointed as the new President, International for The Hershey Company, effective October 12.
  • •She succeeds Rohit Grover, who is retiring after 27 years with Hershey, including eight years leading its international business.
  • •Almond brings over three decades of consumer goods and retail experience, previously serving as regional managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Vinarchy.
  • •Kirk Tanner, Hershey's President and CEO, highlighted Almond's proven international leadership and brand-building track record.
  • •Almond will be based at Hershey's U.K. office and holds degrees from the University of Edinburgh, University of Oxford, and Harvard School of Business.

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Amanda Almond has been appointed as the new President, International at The Hershey Company, with her leadership change taking effect on October 12.

Amanda Almond is succeeding Rohit Grover, who spent 27 years with the company, including eight years leading its international business.

Amanda Almond joins Hershey from Vinarchy, where she served as regional managing director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa across 57 markets. She previously spent 12 years in senior regional leadership positions at Bacardi and holds over three decades of experience in the consumer goods and retail industry.