"Throughout her career, Marcella has shown an unmatched dedication to the community, the company, and most importantly, the people of Hershey," said Richard H. Lenny, chairman and chief executive officer. "Her leadership has had a tremendous impact across the company, in manufacturing, quality and regulatory compliance and human resources. Marcella has led the development of our employees and leaders and has been instrumental in building our superior organization. Her energy, judgment and commitment will be greatly missed."
Arline considered retiring under the company's 2005 Early Retirement Plan. She agreed to remain with the company to help lead several initiatives, including Hershey's global expansion, recruitment and leadership development, and planning and implementation of the Global Supply Chain Transformation.