Hershey Appoints Mitchell Arends as CSCO for $22 Billion Supply Chain Modernization
HSY•On June 22, 2026, The Hershey Company will install Mitchell Arends as Chief Supply Chain Officer, succeeding Jason Reiman who retires April 2027 after a 30-year tenure. Arends brings 25 years’ experience leading UTZ Brands’ $1.5 billion operations and Kraft Heinz’s $22 billion North America supply chain, focusing on digital and automation.
1. Leadership Transition Details
Effective June 22, 2026, Mitchell Arends will assume the role of Chief Supply Chain Officer at The Hershey Company, succeeding Jason Reiman. Reiman, a 30-year veteran who joined as an intern, will remain through April 2027 to provide structured knowledge transfer and ensure continuity across manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and planning.
2. Arends’ Experience and Track Record
Arends brings over 25 years of end-to-end supply chain leadership from UTZ Brands and Kraft Heinz. At UTZ, he held EVP and COO roles overseeing a $1.5 billion business spanning R&D, transformation and DSD operations; at Kraft Heinz, he managed a $22 billion North America supply chain, covering manufacturing, logistics, planning and procurement.
3. Strategic Focus and Objectives
In his new role, Arends will drive digital integration, automation and insights-driven planning across Hershey’s integrated supply chain. Key priorities include accelerating network optimization, advancing predictive planning capabilities and building talent to sustain long-term supply chain modernization.
