Hershey chief J.P. Bilbrey has named his “global leadership team”, a set of executives that the US confectioner believes will drive growth at home and abroad.

Bilbrey, who became Hershey president and CEO in June, said the team would “ensure continued focus on North American momentum” and “provide the experience and leadership to accelerate global growth and innovation”.

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CFO Bert Alfonso keeps his role but also becomes executive vice president and chief administrative officer.

Michele Buck, Hershey’s global chief marketing officer, has been named chief growth officer.

Meanwhile, Mike Wege, senior vice president for Hershey’s chocolate strategic business unit, is now chief commercial officer.

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