Arends brings more than 25 years of end-to-end supply chain leadership in consumer-packaged goods The Hershey Company announced that Mitchell Arends has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 22, 2026. Arends…

Arends brings more than 25 years of end-to-end supply chain leadership in consumer-packaged goods

The Hershey Company announced that Mitchell Arends has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective June 22, 2026. Arends succeeds Jason Reiman, who is retiring after a 30-year career with the company. Reiman will remain through April 2027 to ensure a thorough and structured leadership transition. 

Arends brings more than 25 years of end-to-end supply chain leadership in consumer-packaged goods. He joins Hershey from UTZ Brands, where he served as Executive Vice President, Principal Operating Officer, and Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer, with full operational accountability for a $1.5 billion business spanning supply chain, R&D, transformation and direct store delivery (DSD) operations. Before UTZ, Arends served as Chief Supply Chain Officer of North America at Kraft Heinz, responsible for a $22 billion supply chain across manufacturing, logistics, planning, and procurement. 

“Mitch is a proven transformational leader with the end-to-end mindset, track record, and people-first approach that will continue to drive Hershey’s supply chain forward,” said Kirk Tanner, President and CEO, The Hershey Company. “His experience across complex operations in the CPG industry makes him well-suited to build on the foundation Jason has established. At the same time, we are deeply grateful to Jason. His 30-year journey from intern to Chief Supply Chain Officer reflects the commitment and character that define this company. He leaves a supply chain that is stronger, more capable, and better positioned than ever.”