Natalie Rothman appointed as Hershey’s chief human resources officer
Natalie Rothman has been appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer, The Hershey Company. PIc: Hershey
Amid a raft of senior appointments in recent months, US-based Hershey Company has confirmed Natalie Rothman as its new chief human resources officer, reports Neill Barston.
Reporting to the confectionery giant’s newly appointed CEO, Kirk Tanner, its latest appointee has extensive experience in similar industry roles across a career spanning more than 25 years.
Her appointment comes as the business has made a number of senior hires and promotions across its operations surrounding the outgoing of its former CEO Michele Buck, with the company now operating with a non-executive management board structure.
As the company noted, Rothman is recognized for building high-performing teams and modernizing HR operating models, with particular expertise working with hourly, frontline workforces across diverse industries, including consumer products, retail, food service, automotive and beauty.
“We are excited to welcome Natalie to Hershey,” said Tanner. “Her proven track record of transforming HR functions at major organizations, combined with her deep expertise in developing talent and inspiring thriving cultures, makes her the ideal leader to advance our people strategy. Natalie’s experience preparing companies for significant growth milestones will be invaluable as we continue to expand our global footprint and strengthen our position as a leading snacking company.”
As the company explained, prior to joining Hershey, Rothman served as CHRO at Inspire Brands, where she modernized the company’s HR operations through business process automation and AI tools.
Previously, as CHRO at Advance Auto Parts, she led comprehensive business transformation efforts to drive cultural change, grow talent and build organizational capabilities through technology-enabled solutions.
Rothman is a member of the New York and New Jersey Bar and the Human Resources Policy Association. She currently serves on the boards of Udemy , Pearce Services, and is an Advisory Board Member at Emory Goizueta Business School and New Mountain Capital.
