Fresh perspective might be just what the doctor ordered - in this case the board of Hershey bringing in a new CEO in Kirk Tanner.

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Kirk Tanner is an accomplished food and beverage executive with a strong track record across some of the industry's most ...

Kirk Tanner, who spearheaded Wendy’s most recent product partnerships and marketing innovations, will step down as the burger ...

A European chocolate giant is purchasing the cereal company behind Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, and Rice Krispies. Ferrero ...

Fast-food restaurant chain Wendy’s announced it has appointed an interim CEO after their former leader, Kirk Tanner, left his role to replace Michelle Buck at The Hershey ...

Wendy's Company has announced that its president and CEO Kirk Tanner will step down from his role on 18 July 2025. Ken Cook, ...

Kirk Tanner is stepping down as chief executive of Wendy’s to assume the top role at the chocolate company next month.

Kirk Tanner will leave his role as Wendy's CEO to take the helm at The Hershey Company, succeeding retiring CEO Michele Buck after her seven-year tenure.

The fast-food chain early last year decided to replace a successful CEO with a restaurant industry outsider. That outsider ...

Kirk Tanner joins the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups maker as it navigates higher tariff-related costs and still-high cocoa ...

As the fast-food chain seeks a permanent replacement for departing CEO Kirk Tanner, one analyst suggests that new leadership ...