Hershey CEO, David West departing to Del Monte
Hershey CEO, David West departing to Del Monte
Hershey Co.'s chief executive, David J. West, is departing for a considerably smaller and arguably less glamorous company but one that could provide a bigger payday down the road.
Mr. West will be taking the helm of Del Monte Foods Co., whose products include Contadina tomato paste and Meow Mix cat food as well as its namesake canned fruits and vegetables. The company was bought in March by private-equity firms KKR & Co., Vestar Capital Partners and Centerview Capital LP.
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