Kirk Tanner is recorded as Board Member at Hershey Co (HSY) since August 18, 2025, CEO at Hershey Co (HSY) and Board Member and CEO at Wendy's Co (WEN) since February 5, 2024. The newest filing on record that lists Kirk Tanner as CEO at Hershey Co (HSY) is dated March 25, 2026. The newest filing on record that lists Kirk Tanner as CEO at Wendy's Co (WEN) is dated April 2, 2026. Hershey Co reported in an 8-K filed July 8, 2025 that Kirk Tanner was appointed member of the Board, effective August 18, 2025. Hershey Co reported in an 8-K filed July 8, 2025 that Kirk Tanner was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 18, 2025. Wendy's Co reported in an 8-K filed July 8, 2025 that Kirk Tanner resigned as Director, effective July 18, 2025. Equibles holds 6 filed executive changes naming Kirk Tanner; each is listed under recent activity with its source filing. The proxy statement of Wendy's Co reports total compensation of $4,590,665 for Kirk Tanner in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $559,726. Disclosed compensation is on record for 2 fiscal years. Kirk Tanner has spoken on 11 earnings calls and 2 other investor events across 2 companies, most recently for Hershey Co on October 29, 2026. Those appearances were for Hershey Co (HSY) and Wendy's Co (WEN). Hershey Co is classified in the Confectioners industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Wendy's Co is classified in the Restaurants industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Other leadership on record at Hershey Co includes Cordel Robbin-Coker (CEO and Board Member), Deirdre A. Mahlan (CEO), Mr. Tanner (CEO) and 7 others.
“Mr. Tanner was also appointed as a member of the Board, effective as of the Effective Date.”
“On July 6, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of The Hershey Company (the "Company") appointed Kirk Tanner to serve as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), effective as of August 18, 2025 (the "Effective Date").”
“Look, we're confident in the actions we control and the results that are already delivering. So we are holding that 2% to 4% outlook. Now, the consumer and macro backdrop, as you mentioned, will influence where we land in that range.”
“And we think we should look at the business in two ways. One, on a one-year basis, you'll see growth. On a two-year basis, you'll see really good growth. We, of course, encounter tougher comps in the second half, led by the Rhesus Oreo innovation that we had last year.”
“We will begin today's meeting with the items of business, followed by brief remarks on the company's strategies, and performance in a question-and-answer session.”
“Yeah, well, I'd start with competition continues to be highly rational in the environment. I just want to start with that. You know, competitive innovation and merchandising from both mainstream and premium competitors, that's what makes this items and innovation and key channels.”
“We have a disciplined pricing approach, and Steve talked a little bit about it. But one, pricing to cover inflation, And so we were very patient in 25 and 24 and 25 to not pass all that pricing on.”
