News Brief

HASBRO INC.: has named Brian Goldner as CEO. Golder, 45, replaces Alfred J. Verrecchia, 65, who transitioned to chairman of the board. In his first act in the post, Goldner named David Hargreaves, 55, a 26-year Hasbro veteran, as Hasbro’s chief operating officer. In his new role, Hargreaves will be responsible for the in-market execution of the company’s sales and marketing strategies around the world, as well as global manufacturing and sourcing operations. He will remain Hasbro’s chief financial officer.