HAS - Leadership updates

Doug Bowser and Carla Vernón to join as newest Board members Today, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a leading games, IP and toy company, announced that Doug Bowser, retired President and Chief Operating Officer of Nintendo of America Inc., and Carla Vernón, Chief Executive Officer of The Honest Company, Inc. have been appointed to Hasbro's Board of Directors. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260120899535/en/ "We are delighted to have Doug and Carla join our seasoned and dynamic Board of Directors," said Rich Stoddart, Chair of Hasbro's Board of Directors. "Doug and Carla bring extensive leadership experience across co

Program Continues as Global Destination for Women Innovators with Expanded Programming featuring Industry Leaders from Scopely, Amazon, Target, and IDEO Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a leading games, IP, and toy company, today announced its Hasbro Women Innovators of Play 2025 lineup of events to celebrate and connect women toy and game innovators worldwide. The third annual program launches on October 9, 2025, building on the remarkable success of 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250923378831/en/ Hasbro's Women Innovators of Play launched in Fall 2023 to inspire the next generation of women and girls to unlea

The Molson Coors Beverage Company ("Molson Coors" or "the company") (NYSE:TAP, TAP.A)) Board of Directors today announced that Christian "Chris" Cocks has been nominated as an independent Class B director for election at the company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 14, 2025. Cocks is a seasoned consumer goods executive who serves as Chief Executive Officer of Hasbro, Inc (NASDAQ:HAS), a leading games, IP and toy company. "With his background evolving a historic business in the consumer goods industry and a track record of driving commercial and operational success, we believe Chris will bring valuable experience and a great voice to our Board. We are very happy to nominate Chris for

John Hight Joins as President of Wizards of the Coast Holly Barbacovi Joins as Chief People Officer Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a leading toy and game company, today announced the appointment of two leaders to its Executive Leadership Team. John Hight will join as President of Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming, and Holly Barbacovi will take on the role of Chief People Officer. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240717242929/en/John Hight (Photo: Business Wire) John Hight, a gaming industry titan, joins Hasbro as President of Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming. John previously served as Senior Vice Preside

Following an Epic NYC Premiere Event, Basic Fun! Invites Fans Around the World to Unleash the Bobble with a Custom Song and Dance Challenge Inspired by the Pets BOCA RATON, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, LITTLEST PET SHOP, one of the most well-known collectible toy brands in history, released a call to action to fans around the world to 'unleash the bobble'. In celebration of the franchise's long-anticipated return to retail in January – this is sure to be the "Year of the Bobble"! Debuting last week with a pop-up performance at Toys"R"Us at Macy's Herald Square, Macy's flagship location in New York City, the Bobble to the Beat social campaign encourages kids and kidults alike to

Frank Gibeau, Darin Harris, and Owen Mahoney to join as newest Board members Tracy Leinbach, Linda Zecher Higgins and Michael Burns set to retire Alan Hassenfeld to step down as Emeritus Chairman Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) ("Hasbro"), a leading toy and game company, today announced that Frank Gibeau, President of Zynga, Darin Harris, Chief Executive Officer of Jack in the Box Inc., and Owen Mahoney, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Nexon Co. Ltd., have been appointed to Hasbro's Board of Directors, effective March 21, 2024. "We are thrilled to have Frank, Darin, and Owen join our accomplished and diverse Board of Directors," said Rich Stoddart, Chair of Hasbro's Board

Hasbro Expands Strong Relationship with Marvel through their Best-Selling Trading Card Game Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global branded play leader, today announced an expansion of its long-standing relationship with Marvel. Together, Hasbro and Marvel will develop collectible products and tentpole sets for the best-selling trading card game, Magic: The Gathering. The first tentpole Magic set based on Marvel's fan-favorite characters and epic stories will appear globally in 2025, with additional all-new exciting sets for multi-generational fans to collect and play. Hasbro will continue to bring new ways for consumers to express their Marvel fandom through Magic: The Gathering's collecti

Fans can watch the NERFBALL – Battle in the Bubble exhibition game on nerfball.hasbro.com and start training for their own NERFBALL tournaments at the NERF Action Xperience at Garden State Plaza mall in New Jersey starting in 2024 Download Photos from NERFBALL – Battle in the Bubble HERE Hasbro, Inc., a leading toy and game company, today launched NERFBALL, the NERF brand's first-ever official sport in its 50+ years of history, by releasing the full gameplay video of the NERFBALL – Battle in the Bubble exhibition game. Since 1969 when the iconic brand was first introduced to the world with the original NERF ball, dozens of iterations of NERF have been created across consumer products ca

Announces Appointment of New Directors and Formation of Advisory Committee Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF))) ("Thunderbird" or the "Company") announced today that it has entered into a cooperation agreement (the "Cooperation Agreement") with Voss Capital LLC ("Voss"), which, together with its affiliates, owns approximately 13.3% of the outstanding common shares of Thunderbird and is its largest shareholder. The Cooperation Agreement includes the appointment of two new independent directors put forward by Voss, Asha Daniere and Mark Trachuk (the "Appointees") to the Board of Directors of Thunderbird (the "Board") effective immediately, as well as the nominatio

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global branded entertainment leader, announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Deborah Thomas has informed the Company of her intent to retire. The Company is conducting a process to identify her successor, looking at both internal and external candidates. Thomas and the Company plan for her to remain as Chief Financial Officer until her successor is in place, and as an advisor to the Company for a period thereafter to ensure a smooth transition. "In her 24 years at Hasbro, Deb has been instrumental in transitioning Hasbro from a toy and game company to a global branded entertainment leader," said Chris Cocks, Hasbro chief execut

Strategic appointments will add public company leadership, finance, operations, marketing and technology experience Selina, the fast-growing lifestyle and experiential hospitality platform targeting millennial and Gen Z travelers, is pleased to announce the strategic appointment of five new independent directors to its Board of Directors: Eric J. Foss, who will serve as the Chair of the Board, Catherine Dunleavy, Eileen Moore Johnson, Richard S. Stoddart and Adi Soffer Teeni. Their appointments will be effective upon the closing of the business combination between Selina and BOA Acquisition Corp., such that the public-company Board will comprise seven directors in total, including Rafael M

Senior E-Commerce and Business Line Executive Dan Rawson Joins Wizards of the Coast to Expand Digital and Tabletop Opportunities for World's Greatest Roleplaying Game Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), today announced Dan Rawson has joined Wizards of the Coast in a newly created role as Senior Vice President of Dungeons & Dragons. Mr. Rawson, formerly COO of Microsoft Dynamics 365, brings decades of leadership in strategic business, e-commerce, and product management. In this new role, he will lead overall Dungeons & Dragons brand growth and profitability across digital, physical, and entertainment. "We couldn't be bringing on Dan at a better time. With the acquisition of D&D Beyond earlier this

Shareholders Urged to Vote FOR ALL of Hasbro's Highly Qualified Directors on the WHITE Proxy Card Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) ("Hasbro" or the "Company"), a global play and entertainment company, today issued the following letter to Hasbro shareholders in connection with the Company's 2022 annual meeting of shareholders (the "2022 Annual Meeting") to be held on June 8, 2022. For information about the 2022 Annual Meeting, please visit: www.HasbroGamePlan.com. The full text of the letter follows. May 31, 2022 Dear Fellow Shareholder, As we approach the last few days leading up to Hasbro's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, taking place June 8, 2022, we ask you to vote the WHITE proxy card an

Highlights Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Acknowledges the "Limited Case for Change" in Hasbro's Boardroom Notes ISS' Report Outlines Hasbro's Long-Term Issues in Areas Such as Capital Allocation, Disclosures, and Operational and Financial Performance Reducing Slate to Enable Shareholders to Vote on Alta Fox's GOLD Proxy Card to Elect Marcelo Fischer and Replace 19-Year Incumbent Director Edward M. Philip   Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, "Alta Fox" or "we"), the beneficial owner of approximately 2.6% of the outstanding shares of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) ("Hasbro" or the "Company"), today issued the below letter in connection with its campai

Dolph Johnson retires after more than two decades with company Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment company, today announced that Najuma (Naj) Atkinson has been appointed Chief People Officer. She assumes this position following the previously disclosed retirement of Dolph Johnson, Global Chief Human Resources Officer, after more than two decades of service at Hasbro. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220519005920/en/Naj Atkinson (Photo: Business Wire) In her new position, Ms. Atkinson will lead Hasbro's global Human Resources organization, building a people and culture strategy that attracts and ret

Urges Shareholders to Vote on the GOLD Proxy Card to Elect Alta Fox's Three Highly Qualified and Independent Nominees, Who Collectively Possess Expertise in Corporate Governance, Capital Allocation and Strategic Planning Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, "Alta Fox" or "we"), the beneficial owner of approximately 2.6% of the outstanding shares of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) ("Hasbro" or the "Company"), today issued the below statement in connection with its nomination of three highly qualified and independent candidates – Marcelo Fischer, Rani Hublou and Carolyn Johnson – for election to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") at the 2022 Annual Meeting of

Urges Shareholders to Vote FOR ALL of Hasbro's Highly Qualified Directors on the WHITE Proxy Card Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment company, today announced that it has filed an investor presentation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with the Company's 2022 annual meeting of shareholders to be held on June 8, 2022. Key Highlights of the Presentation: The Brand Blueprint is a winning strategy that has been a long-term success and is the widely emulated business model in the play and entertainment space. Hasbro has shown that its diversified business model and balanced portfolio are strengths, especially during challenging time

Believes Electing Alta Fox's Three Independent Nominees – Who Have Expertise in Corporate Governance, Capital Allocation and Strategic Planning – is Key to Reversing Long-Term Stagnation Contends the Recent Appointment of Chris Cocks as CEO Represents the Right Moment to Address Skill Gaps and Introduce Fresh Perspectives on Hasbro's Recently Expanded 13-Member Board Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, "Alta Fox" or "we"), the beneficial owner of approximately 2.5% of the outstanding shares of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) ("Hasbro" or the "Company"), today released a presentation that details its case for targeted change to the Company's Board of Directors (the "B

Highlights Opportunity for a Properly Refreshed Board to Pursue a Full or Partial Sale of eOne, Which Represents a $4.5+ Billion Capital Allocation Misstep That has Become a Non-Synergistic Distraction Hopes a Properly Refreshed Board Reflects on Mattel's Flawed Acquisition of The Learning Company and Views it as a Cautionary Tale About Doubling Down on a Failed Transaction Notes That Divesting of eOne can Improve Hasbro's Long-Term Positioning by Enabling the Company to Deleverage and Heavily Invest in Core Segments on Growth Trajectories Urges a Properly Refreshed Board to Reevaluate a Tax-Free Spin of Wizards of the Coast Given Hasbro's Shares Trade at a Roughly 75% Discount to Intrin

Believes Shareholder-Driven Change Is Required to Address Hasbro's Long-Term Corporate Governance Issues and Persistent Underperformance Concerned the Majority of the Current Board Lacks Objectivity and Alignment with Shareholders, as Evidenced by the Recent Defensive Expansion Highlights the Alta Fox Nominees Bring the Necessary Experience and Skillsets to Restore Accountability in the Boardroom and Support a Turnaround Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, "Alta Fox" or "we"), the beneficial owner of approximately 2.5% of the outstanding shares of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) ("Hasbro" or the "Company"), today announced that it has filed a preliminary proxy state

Alta Fox Capital Management, LLC (together with its affiliates, "Alta Fox" or "we"), the beneficial owner of approximately 2.5% of the outstanding shares of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) ("Hasbro" or the "Company"), today addressed the Company's seemingly defensive and reactionary expansion of its Board of Directors (the "Board") ahead of the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"). As a reminder, Alta Fox has nominated five highly qualified and independent candidates for election to the Board at the Annual Meeting. Learn more about the Alta Fox slate and vision at www.FreeTheWizards.com. Connor Haley, Managing Partner of Alta Fox, commented: "We believe Hasbro's decision t

No Shareholder Action Required at This Time Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) today confirmed that Alta Fox has submitted a letter nominating five candidates to stand for election to the Hasbro Board of Directors at the Company's 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Hasbro engages in regular communication with its shareholders and welcomes constructive input to further the best interests of all shareholders. The Company's Board of Directors and management team are focused on maximizing value for shareholders and achieving that objective by capitalizing on all elements of Hasbro's Brand Blueprint across three segments: consumer products; Wizards of the Coast and digital gaming; and entertainment. The B

Cynthia Williams Joins from Microsoft to Lead Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming Business Tim Fields Joins from Kabam as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Gaming Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) today announced that Cynthia W. Williams has been appointed President of its Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming division and that Tim Fields has been appointed Senior Vice President and General Manager of Digital Gaming, both effective February 21, 2022. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220202005897/en/Cynthia Williams - President, Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming (Photo: Business Wire) Ms. Wil

Cocks to Succeed Interim CEO & Board Member, Rich Stoddart, and Join Board of Directors; Stoddart to Become Chair of the Board Eric Nyman Appointed President & Chief Operating Officer of Hasbro Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Chris Cocks as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective February 25, 2022. Mr. Cocks currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming division, a global leader in tabletop and digital gaming. He will succeed Interim CEO, Rich Stoddart, who was appointed following the October passing of Hasbro's longtime CEO Brian Goldner. Mr.

Former Senior VP of Corporate Communications at Lions Gate Entertainment to further strengthen corporate governance SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2021 / KULR Technology Group Inc. (OTCQB:KULR) (the "Company" or "KULR"), a leading developer of next-generation thermal management technologies, today announces that Dr. Joanna D. Massey is joining the Company as an independent director. Dr. Massey brings to KULR decades of experience relevant to the Company's near and long-term growth strategies. "I am pleased to welcome Dr. Massey to the KULR team," stated KULR Chief Executive Officer Michael Mo. "She is deeply experienced in corporate social responsibility, reputation management

PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), today announced the creation of a new Global Purpose Organization to further activate and accelerate the company’s ongoing efforts to make the world a better place for all children and all families. The team integrates key strategic functions across the global organization that are critical to advancing Hasbro’s positive impact around the world, including Global Government Relations, Global Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, Ethical Sourcing and Philanthropy and Social Impact. To lead this team, Kathrin Belliveau has been appointed Chief Purpose Officer, reporting to Hasbro’s Chairman and C

PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.68 per common share. The dividend will be payable on February 16, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 2, 2021. About Hasbro Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys, games and consumer products to television, movies, digital gaming, live action, music, and virtual reality experiences, Hasbro connects to global audiences by bringing to life great innovations, stories and brands across established