Overview

• Hasbro confirmed on July 9 that Alan G. Hassenfeld died at age 76, and CEO Chris Cocks issued a statement mourning his legacy of compassionate leadership.
• With his death and last year’s departure as chairman emeritus, the Hassenfeld family’s direct stewardship of the company founded in 1923 has come to an end.
• Hassenfeld served as Hasbro’s chief executive officer from 1989 to 2003 and remained emeritus chairman until 2024, guiding the expansion of signature brands like Monopoly and G.I. Joe.
• He was a founding benefactor of Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence and launched the Hassenfeld Family Initiative in 2008 to champion women’s rights and child welfare.
• Under his guidance, Hasbro evolved from a regional textile remnant seller into the world’s second-largest toy maker, headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.