Hershey Names Chief Technology Officer to Advance Analytics & Automation
The Hershey Company has appointed Deepak Bhatia as its first Chief Technology Officer, marking a significant step towards enhancing its digital capabilities and meeting the evolving needs of consumers, retail partners, and employees. Bhatia will lead the company’s global technology strategy, focusing on developing innovative and flexible digital solutions.
Driving Technological Transformation
With his deep knowledge and experience in supply chain optimization, Bhatia will spearhead Hershey’s technology-driven transformation. His expertise in developing large-scale automated decision-making systems will be instrumental in tackling complex challenges within the company’s supply chain. Bhatia’s role will focus on leveraging advanced technologies to elevate Hershey’s position as a leading snacking powerhouse.
Unprecedented Technological Innovation
Bhatia expressed his excitement and honor in joining Hershey, emphasizing the company’s incredible legacy and culture. He recognizes the need to adapt to unprecedented technological innovation and is committed to developing and executing a technology-driven strategy that meets the evolving needs of consumers and customers. Bhatia’s goal is to shape a future of innovation and excellence for Hershey.
During his tenure at Amazon, Bhatia successfully led the development of automated systems dealing with complex supply chain challenges. His experience in applied science, software engineering, and product management will be invaluable in driving Hershey’s technology transformation.
About The Hershey Company
Headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, The Hershey Company is a leading snacks company known for its iconic brands and commitment to doing the right thing for its people, planet, and communities. With nearly 20,000 employees worldwide, Hershey delivers delicious, high-quality products that generate over $10.4 billion in annual revenues. Its brand portfolio includes Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kit Kat, Jolly Rancher, and Ice Breakers, as well as fast-growing salty snacks like Skinny…
To tie it all together, Hershey’s appointment of Deepak Bhatia as Chief Technology Officer reflects the company’s dedication to embracing digital innovation and leveraging advanced technologies to drive growth and meet the changing needs of its stakeholders.
