Hasbro announces passing of Chairman & CEO Brian D. Goldner; Tracy A. Leinbach named Chair

HASBRO, INC.

Brian D. Goldner, 58, Chairman & CEO since 2015, passed away on October 12, 2021.
Rich Stoddart named Interim CEO; Goldner led Hasbro since 2008.
Tracy A. Leinbach appointed Chair of the Board; Lead Independent Director role eliminated.
Edward M. Philip appointed Chair of Nominating, Governance and Social Responsibility Committee.
Goldner transformed Hasbro into a global play & entertainment leader, including eOne acquisition.

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Departed

Brian D. Goldner

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

HAS · HASBRO, INC.

Effective: 2021-10-12
Filed: October 13, 2021, 7:59 PM ET

On October 12, 2021, Hasbro, Inc. (the “Company”) announced with deep and profound sadness the passing of its beloved leader and longtime Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian D. Goldner.

Appointed

Tracy A. Leinbach

Chair

HAS · HASBRO, INC.

Effective: 2021-10-12
Filed: October 13, 2021, 7:59 PM ET

The Board has appointed Tracy A. Leinbach to serve as Chair.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Brian D. Goldner departed as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at HASBRO, INC..

Action: passed away
Role: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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On October 12, 2021, Hasbro, Inc. (the “Company”) announced with deep and profound sadness the passing of its beloved leader and longtime Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian D. Goldner.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Tracy A. Leinbach was appointed as Chair at HASBRO, INC..

Action: appointed
Role: Chair

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The Board has appointed Tracy A. Leinbach to serve as Chair.

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