BRIAN GOLDNER

1963 - 2021

GOLDNER--Brian David. The beloved, long-time Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Hasbro died on Monday in Barrington, Rhode Island. He was 58. During his 21-year career at Hasbro, he was the heart and soul of the Company and led its transformation from a company traditionally known for toys and games, including Transformers, Monopoly, Nerf, and My Little Pony, into a global play and entertainment company with broad interests in film, television, and digital gaming. Known for his passion and exuberance, Mr. Goldner was as comfortable among the employees at Hasbro's headquarters in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and costumed fans, as he was with the titans of Hollywood and global government leaders. Behind Mr. Goldner's easy, unflappable demeanor, lay a tireless work ethic and determination which ensured Hasbro's transformation and changed the industry forever. He was a visionary, leading Hasbro's push into TV and film, including successful adaptations based on the Transformers and G.I. Joe brands. In 2019, he oversaw Hasbro's $4 billion acquisition of independent studio Entertainment One, realizing his vision for omni-channel, branded storytelling. Mr. Goldner championed community and social responsibility, never straying from his belief that businesses should serve a larger role in society. Under his leadership, Hasbro was consistently recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies and one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens. Mr. Goldner was born on April 21, 1963. As a six-year-old, he had a G.I. Joe Gemini spaceship, and dreamt of being an astronaut. He attended Huntington High School in Huntington, New York, and then Dartmouth College, where he majored in government. He began his career as a marketing and advertising executive before eventually moving to Bandai America, the subsidiary of a Japanese toymaker, in 1997. Mr. Goldner joined Hasbro in 2000 and was quickly identified as a visionary and special leader. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2006, Chief Executive Officer in 2008, and Chairman of the Board in 2015. Mr. Goldner is survived by his wife of 34 years, Barbara (Genick); his daughter, Brooke Goldner of West Hollywood, California; his mother, Marjorie (Meyer) Goldner of Lake Worth, Florida. He is predeceased by his son, Brandon, and his father, Norman. He is also survived by his brother, Bradford Goldner, Brad's wife Jennifer of Northport, New York; two nieces, Lucy and Lola; two nephews, Cody and Miles; a sister-in-law, Ellen Braun; and his much- loved dog, Biff. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be directed to: Brian Goldner Memorial Gifts at The Miriam Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box H, Providence, RI, 02901. To make a gift online, visit: giving.lifespan.org/Goldner or call (401)793-2004.