PAWTUCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hasbro,
Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a premier global branded play company, announced
today that Richard Stoddart, Chief Executive Officer, North America at
Leo Burnett Worldwide, has been elected to the Company's Board of
Directors effective March 27, 2014.
"Richard Stoddart is highly accomplished within the advertising
industry. He brings a wealth of experience in marketing communications
and consumer engagement that will make him a valuable member of our
Board," said Hasbro Chairman Alfred J. Verrecchia. "As a recognized
leader in the advertising community, we look forward to Rich's guidance
and insight as we continue to deliver meaningful and lasting connections
between our unparalleled portfolio of multi-platform brands and our
consumers around the world."
As Chief Executive Officer, Leo Burnett North America, Stoddart is
responsible for driving growth and innovation across the firm and its
sister agency Arc. He is also responsible for all North American
business at Leo Burnett Worldwide.
Prior to taking on this role in 2013, Mr. Stoddart served as President
of Leo Burnett North America in Chicago for eight years, helping return
the flagship agency to growth, strengthen its leadership team and
deliver unparalleled ROI for clients such as General Motors, Proctor &
Gamble, Allstate, Kellogg and McDonald's. Moreover in his tenure, Leo
Burnett has won more EFFIE Awards for effective advertising than any
other US agency.
In 2013, he was honored as the American Advertising Federation
Multicultural Career Achiever Award recipient. In June, he will begin a
two-year term as Chairman of the American Advertising Federation.
Mr. Stoddart completed his Bachelors in Arts in American Government at
Dartmouth College in 1985.
About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro,
Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company dedicated to fulfilling
the fundamental need for play for children and families through the
creative expression of the Company's world class brand portfolio,
including TRANSFORMERS, MONOPOLY, PLAY-DOH, MY LITTLE PONY, MAGIC: THE
GATHERING, NERF and LITTLEST PET SHOP. From toys and games, to
television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a
comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global
customers with innovative play and entertainment experiences, in a
variety of forms and formats, anytime and anywhere. The Company's Hasbro
Studios develops and produces television programming for more than 180
territories around the world, and for the U.S. on Hub Network, part of a
multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications
(NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK). Through the Company's deep commitment to
corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is
helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and
to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families
every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of
the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as one of Corporate
Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens." Learn more at www.hasbro.com
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