William Pritchett

William Pritchett is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in general management and strategic leadership within the confectionery and consumer goods sectors. Currently serving as CEO of Hershey Mexico since December 2013, William oversees a $250 million business and a team of over 2,000 colleagues. Previously, William held several pivotal roles at The Hershey Company, including Vice President and General Manager of Hershey China and World Travel Retail, where significant sales growth was achieved, and Chief Financial and Growth Officer for Hershey International, directing a $1 billion global business unit. William's earlier experience at The Boston Consulting Group as a Principal encompassed corporate development, transformation, and strategic planning across various industries. Academic credentials include an MBA from Harvard Business School, an MS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, and a BS in Systems Engineering from the United States Naval Academy.