Hershey Names Binder Chief People Officer
Hershey Names Binder Chief People Officer
Hershey Names Binder Chief People Officer
Chocolate company Hershey Co. named Charlene Binder chief people officer, where she will oversee global human resources, corporate communications and facilities management.
Binder succeeds Marcella Arline, who last year announced her retirement.
Hershey has faced turbulence in its upper ranks. Chief Executive David West was thrust into his post after Richard Lenny abruptly announced his "retirement" in October.
In November, the Hershey Trust, the company's controlling shareholder, ousted six board members, in part, out of frustration with the company's declining financial performance.
"Charlene is an outstanding addition to our executive team," said West. "She has a strong record of leadership across global consumer goods organizations with an extensive background in all aspects of human resources. Charlene will lead our continued efforts to develop the organization structure and talent to support Hershey's global growth."
Binder joins Hershey from Dannon Co., the
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