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Robert Hoover is an accomplished marketing executive with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, currently serving as Vice President of Marketing for Premium Chocolate at Ferrero since January 2017. Notably, Robert launched the Kinder brand in the US, achieving over $160MM in retail sales for Kinder Joy within the first year of its launch. Previously, Robert held key marketing roles at The Hershey Company, where responsibilities included leading a $150MM retail sales business and launching new brands, and at HJ Heinz, driving significant sales growth and innovation for major brands. Robert's career began in finance and investment banking, providing a foundation in financial analysis and portfolio management. Robert holds an MBA in Marketing from Duke University and a BSBA in Finance and International Business from James Madison University.