Award recognizes top C-level executives for public, private and nonprofit companies who are innovators, trailblazers, role models and leaders in the community.

Pawtucket, R.I., March 17, 2023 -- Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global branded entertainment leader, today announced that The Providence Business News (PBN) awarded its prestigious C-Suite Award for a CFO at a Public Company to Deb Thomas, Hasbro executive vice president and chief financial officer. Deb was recognized as a top C-level executive for her contributions to Hasbro and our community.

"I've had the honor of working alongside Deb and can say with confidence that she's truly deserving of this award. Deb has played a key role in Hasbro's expansion across media and markets around the world," said Chris Cocks, Hasbro chief executive officer. "Through her guidance, countless colleagues have found their voices, realized their potential, and soared to new heights of success. “

For more than 20 years, PBN’s C-Suite Awards program has recognized top C-level executives for public, private and nonprofit companies who are innovators, trailblazers, role models and leaders in the community. This is the first time a Hasbro senior executive has been recognized. PBN announced the winners today and Honorees will be recognized in a special issue of the Providence Business News as well as celebrated at an awards dinner on April 20th.

About Hasbro
Hasbro is a global branded entertainment leader whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands.

Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50. For more information, visit corporate.hasbro.com.

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Media: Abby Hodes | Hasbro, Inc. | (646)-9734-26426 | Abby.Hodes@hasbro.com