US confectionery giant Hershey has appointed former Pfizer vice chairman David Shedlarz to its board of directors.

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Berfore his retirement last year, Shedlarz served as a member of the pharmaceutical group’s executive leadership team and had responsibility for its business development and licensing, information technology, business innovation, global manufacturing and animal health sectors.


“We are pleased to have a leader of David’s calibre join the Board,” said Kenneth Wolfe, chairman of the board of directors at Hershey.


“His experience in strategic planning, innovation, manufacturing and global growth will be of immense value to The Hershey Company as we continue to build on our momentum in the marketplace.”

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