Friedman Fleischer & Lowe Adds Former Hershey CEO

Buyout firm Friedman Fleischer & Lowe has added Richard Lenny, former chairman and chief executive of The Hershey Company, as an operating partner. Before Hershey, Lenny held high-profile roles including president of Nabisco Biscuit Co., president of Pillsbury North America, and various roles at Kraft Foods. San Francisco-based Friedman Fleischer & Lowe hase approximately $2.5 billion under management, and focuses on middle-market deals. In his new role at the firm, Lenny will help identify and evaluate new investment opportunities in the consumer products sector, as well as provide guidance to portfolio companies.

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