Toymaker Hasbro Inc. said Tuesday that longtime chairman and CEO Brian Goldner has died two days after going on medical leave.
In a statement last year, Goldner said he was undergoing continued medical treatment after his treatment. cancer Diagnosed in 2014
Rich Stoddart, a board member and former CEO of marketing firm Innerworking Inc., has replaced Goldner on an interim basis.
Goldner, 58, joined Hasbro in 2000 and was appointed CEO in 2008, the company said. “They expanded the company beyond toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and beyond,” Hasbro said.
Goldner also served on the board of directors of ViacomCBS Inc.
Shari Redstone, non-executive president of ViacomCBS, said, “(Goldner’s) guidance and leadership have been instrumental in not only combining Viacom and CBS, but also in the execution of the vision that has led the company to significant growth.” shaped.”
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