Case Study:
Hershey’s, CTO Search

When they retained Parker Remick, Hershey was halfway through the 2nd phase of a 10 year transformation plan around becoming the premier tech player in consumer packaged goods. The company needed a CTO to lead the transition from a global business services model to Hershey Business Platforms, which would offer a holistic look at all Hershey functions on a global scale.

Our Approach

  • Search for a CTO, reporting to the CEO (first time ever for Hershey).
  • Global Scale – $350M capital budget, 750 technical employees, rightsize the technology leadership team.

Our placement:

Deepak Bhatia, CTO

 

  • Consumer and digital transformation leader on a global (Amazon) scale.
  • Experience leading team of 1,200.
  • Broad experience across supply chain tech, commerce, “IT” services at scale, and SAP experience.

Client outcomes

Since joining Hershey, Deepak has outperformed:

  • Transforming global business services, automated forecasting, supply chain engineering, inventory platforms, and technical warehouse platforms.
  • Transforming how Hershey “works” – simplify and digitize (digitizing operating principles), scaling Global Business Services (drive cost out of the system, gain scale, speed, efficiency), Skill-up (talent management system, HR system, rewards/comp).

 

Client remarks

“I appreciated the strategic approach Parker Remick took to the search and their ability to tap into the very best talent. The process and outcome exceeded our expectations.”

Michele Buck

CEO at Hershey’s

Delivery Team

Search Consultant:

Jeff Markham

Partner

Search Consultant:

Kevin Williamson

Co-Founder & Partner

Customer Satisfaction Score 9.5/10

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