Kristen J.  Riggs net worth and biography

Kristen Riggs Biography and Net Worth

SVP of Hershey
Kristen Riggs oversees the company’s growth strategy, including the consumer intelligence and strategy team, strategic growth platforms, marketing excellence functions, innovation, research and development, and The Hershey Experience. Her focus is to accelerate the company’s enterprise growth.

Riggs is a dynamic Hershey veteran with marketing, sales and commercial operations experience leading billion-dollar businesses across brand marketing and sales. She has a proven track record of transforming operations and cultures to drive growth and profitability. As Vice President and GM of Commercial Planning, she led U.S. Volume Planning and Integrated Business Management along with a range of commercial strategic planning responsibilities.

Riggs joined The Hershey Company in 2005 and has held a range of commercial leadership roles in brand marketing, shopper marketing, global marketing, sales, the Reese’s brand and was VP/GM of Brand Commercialization.

Before joining Hershey, Riggs worked as an engineer for Samsung Semiconductor in Austin, Texas. Riggs holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University.

What is Kristen J. Riggs' net worth?

The estimated net worth of Kristen J. Riggs is at least $1.51 million as of October 24th, 2022. Ms. Riggs owns 8,051 shares of Hershey stock worth more than $1,514,715 as of April 24th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other investments that Ms. Riggs may own. Additionally, Ms. Riggs receives an annual salary of $2,210,000.00 as SVP at Hershey. Learn More about Kristen J. Riggs' net worth.

How old is Kristen J. Riggs?

Ms. Riggs is currently 45 years old. There are 6 older executives and no younger executives at Hershey. The oldest executive at Hershey is Ms. Michele Gross Buck, Chairman, President & CEO, who is 62 years old. Learn More on Kristen J. Riggs' age.

What is Kristen J. Riggs' salary?

As the SVP of The Hershey Company, Ms. Riggs earns $2,210,000.00 per year. There are 3 executives that earn more than Ms. Riggs. The highest earning executive at Hershey is Ms. Michele Gross Buck, Chairman, President & CEO, who commands a salary of $4,830,000.00 per year. Learn More on Kristen J. Riggs' salary.

How do I contact Kristen J. Riggs?

The corporate mailing address for Ms. Riggs 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 Kristen J. Riggs' contact information.

Has Kristen J. Riggs been buying or selling shares of Hershey?

Kristen J. Riggs has not been actively trading shares of Hershey within the last three months. Most recently, Kristen J. Riggs sold 860 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, October 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $230.00, for a transaction totalling $197,800.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now directly owns 8,051 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,851,730. Learn More on Kristen J. Riggs' trading history.

Who are Hershey's active insiders?

Hershey's insider roster includes Pamela Arway (Director), Damien Atkins (SVP), Michele Buck (CEO), 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), 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, insiders at the sold shares 22 times. They sold a total of 307,611 shares worth more than $79,099,391.03. The most recent insider tranaction occured on April, 23rd when CFO Steven E Voskuil sold 1,500 shares worth more than $278,745.00. Insiders at Hershey own 0.3% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Hershey.

Information on this page was last updated on 4/23/2024.

Kristen J. Riggs Insider Trading History at Hershey

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
10/24/2022Sell860$230.00$197,800.008,051View SEC Filing Icon  
9/7/2021Sell1,760$175.42$308,739.20View SEC Filing Icon  
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Hershey Company Overview

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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.
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