Hershey names Idrovo senior vice president, strategy, business development

HERSHEY, Pa. Hershey announced Wednesday that Javier Idrovo, former president of Dole Packaged Foods, will be joining the chocolate company as senior vice president of strategy and business development, effective Nov. 3.

Idrovo’s responsibilities include leading Hershey’s strategic plan, overseeing and directing its merger and acquisition activities, developing a decision-making strategy for financial and operational issues and finding new locations in which to expand.

“Over the past year, we have developed and launched a very strong strategic plan,” said David West, president and chief executive officer. “[Idrovo]’s extensive background both in leading a global consumer business and as a management consultant will be of immense value as we implement our plan across the organization. Javier will ensure that we have the proper resources and alignment to successfully implement our strategy and rive long-term growth.”

Idrovo spent much of his career at Dole Packaged Foods, serving as senior vice president of strategy; vice president and chief financial officer and later rising to president. Prior to this experience, he was employed at The Boston Consulting Group, where he analyzed and led business strategies.