Hershey Trust Company Chairman Zimmerman Issues Statement on J.P. Bilbrey

HERSHEY, Pa., June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Statement From Leroy S. Zimmerman, Chairman Of The Board Of Directors Of Hershey Trust Company:  

We regard the Company Board's naming of J.P. Bilbrey as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director to be positive news for The Hershey Company and in the best interest of all its shareholders.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:  

Tracy Fellin
MHS Communications Office
717-520-2204

SOURCE Hershey Trust Company