HERSHEY, Pa. / LONDON — Global confectionery giant The Hershey Company has named Amanda Almond as President, International, effective October 12, 2026. She succeeds Rohit Grover, who is stepping down after an expansive 27-year career with the organization.
Almond will be based in Hershey’s U.K. corporate office, working alongside the International Leadership Team to accelerate global expansion across key markets.
Key Highlights & Leadership Transition
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Executive Successor: Almond brings over 30 years of consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail experience to Hershey’s international division, taking over from Rohit Grover, who served as President, International for the past eight years.
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Corporate Vision: Hershey President and CEO Kirk Tanner emphasized Almond’s track record in scaling global brands and building high-performance organizational cultures, while commending Grover for establishing a resilient international foundation.
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Executive Statement: Almond noted her commitment to building on the existing market momentum, focusing on expanding Hershey’s global brand portfolio alongside international retail partners and distributors.
Executive Background & Career History
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Prior Leadership at Vinarchy: Almond joins Hershey from Vinarchy, a Bain Capital-backed global wine enterprise, where she served as Regional Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), overseeing operations across 57 international markets.
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Bacardi Tenure: Prior to Vinarchy, she spent 12 years in senior regional leadership roles at Bacardi, driving market expansion and operational growth across diverse territories.
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Rohit Grover’s Legacy: Grover joined Hershey in 1999 and played a pivotal role over nearly three decades in shaping the company’s North American and international operations.
