Hershey Names Pepsico Vet as President of US Business

Hershey names Pepsico vet as president of US business

Heather Hoytink will oversee the Reese’s maker’s confection, salty and protein portfolio when she takes over July 8.

The Hershey Company taps Heather Hoytink for president, U.S. role

HERSHEY, Pa. – The Hershey Co. has announced that Heather Hoytink has been named president, U.S., effective July 8, 2026. Hoytink brings more than 20 years of sales, operations and commercial leadership experience, most recently as senior vice president and chief commercial officer, U.S. Away From Home Beverages at PepsiCo.Heather HoytinkIn that role, Hoytink led the North America beverage and commercialization agenda across the Away From Home c…

Hershey appoints PepsiCo veteran to drive next phase of growth

Hershey appoints former PepsiCo executive Heather Hoytink as US president, signalling a strategic push to accelerate growth and strengthen commercial execution.