Kirk Tanner Biography and Net Worth

President and Chief Executive Officer of Hershey

Kirk Tanner joined Hershey in August 2025 as President and CEO. Kirk is a seasoned, performance-driven leader with more than 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, driving strategic growth for iconic brands.

Before joining Hershey, Tanner was President and Chief Executive Officer of Wendy’s. Prior to Wendy's, he spent three decades at PepsiCo, Inc., where he served as Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo Beverages North America, overseeing a $25 billion business across a diverse portfolio of iconic brands such as Gatorade, Mountain Dew and Celsius. Earlier in his PepsiCo career, Tanner held numerous leadership roles across sectors and regions, including President and Chief Operating Officer, North America Beverages, President, Global Foodservice, Senior Vice President of Frito-Lay North America's West region, and Vice President of Sales for PepsiCo U.K. and Ireland.

Tanner serves on the public board of the V.F. Corporation and was the director of the American Beverage Association. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Utah, where he also serves on the advisory board of the university’s David Eccles School of Business.

What is Kirk Tanner's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Kirk Tanner is at least $8.73 million as of November 21st, 2025. Mr. Tanner owns 47,860 shares of Hershey stock worth more than $8,725,692 as of December 5th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Tanner may own. Learn More about Kirk Tanner's net worth.
How do I contact Kirk Tanner?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Tanner and other Hershey executives is 19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey PA, 17033. Hershey can also be reached via phone at (717) 534-4200 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Kirk Tanner's contact information.
Has Kirk Tanner been buying or selling shares of Hershey?: Over the course of the past ninety days, Kirk Tanner has bought $370,920.00 of Hershey stock. Most recently, on Friday, November 21st, Kirk Tanner bought 2,000 shares of Hershey stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $185.46 per share, with a total value of $370,920.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 47,860 shares of the company's stock, valued at $8,876,115.60. Learn More on Kirk Tanner's trading history.
Who are Hershey's active insiders?: Hershey's insider roster includes Pamela Arway (Director), Damien Atkins (SVP), Michele Buck (Chairman, President & CEO), Rohit Grover (President, International), Javier Idrovo (VP), Patricia Little (CFO), Jennifer McCalman (CAO), Terence O'Day (SVP), Charles Raup (Insider), Jason Reiman (SVP), Kristen Riggs (SVP), Christopher Scalia (SVP), Kirk Tanner (President and Chief Executive Officer), Leslie Turner (SVP), James Turoff (SVP), Steven Voskuil (CFO), Kevin Walling (SVP), and D. Wege (SVP). Learn More on Hershey's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Hershey?: During the last twelve months, Hershey insiders bought shares 2 times. They purchased a total of 2,200 shares worth more than $408,158.00. During the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 15 times. They sold a total of 124,589 shares worth more than $22,076,132.14. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 21st when insider Stacy Taffet bought 200 shares worth more than $37,238.00. Insiders at Hershey own 0.3% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Hershey.
Information on this page was last updated on 11/21/2025.

Kirk Tanner Insider Trading History at Hershey

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction	Details
11/21/2025	Buy	2,000	$185.46	$370,920.00	47,860

Kirk Tanner Buying and Selling Activity at Hershey

Hershey Company Overview

The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; protein bars; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels. The company provides its products primarily under the Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Almond Joy, Brookside, barkTHINS, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Kit Kat, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, Bubble Yum, Lily's, SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar brands, as well as under the Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit brands. It markets and sells its products to wholesale distributors, chain grocery stores, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, vending companies, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, and department stores. The company exports its products in approximately 80 countries worldwide. The Hershey Company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Today's Range

Now: $181.40

$180.56

$182.24

50 Day Range

MA: $182.78

$162.13

$195.54

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Now: $181.40

$140.13

$208.03

Volume

66,537 shs

Average Volume

1,752,366 shs

Market Capitalization

$36.79 billion

P/E Ratio

27.12

Dividend Yield

3.03%

Beta

0.19