Hasbro Appoints Najuma Atkinson as Chief People Officer
May 19 2022 - 02:20PM
Business Wire
Dolph Johnson retires after more than two
decades with company
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company,
today announced that Najuma (Naj) Atkinson has been appointed Chief
People Officer. She assumes this position following the previously
disclosed retirement of Dolph Johnson, Global Chief Human Resources
Officer, after more than two decades of service at Hasbro.
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In her new position, Ms. Atkinson will lead Hasbro’s global
Human Resources organization, building a people and culture
strategy that attracts and retains top talent, supporting the
acceleration of Hasbro’s brand blueprint. Ms. Atkinson will also
champion the company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, an
area where she’s had long-standing commitment. Fostering an
environment where leaders and team members exemplify Hasbro’s
values of treating people with fairness, dignity, and respect, and
always operating ethically.
“Naj has already been a terrific addition to our team with her
global HR experience, digital-first mindset, and deep expertise
developing talent, and I’m thrilled to continue working with her as
Chief People Officer,” said Chris Cocks, Chief Executive Officer,
Hasbro. “She understands the capabilities and new technologies
needed to recruit top talent to execute the Hasbro gameplan and
position us for future success.”
Mr. Cocks continued: “On behalf of our Board, senior management
team and all of Hasbro, I also want to express my deep appreciation
to Dolph for his countless contributions to Hasbro over the last
20-plus years and his transformative work leading our global Human
Resources organization and strategy. He has been a loyal teammate,
friend, and mentor, and we wish him all the best in his well-earned
retirement.”
Ms. Atkinson joined Hasbro in September from Dell Technologies,
where she most recently served as Senior Vice President of Global
HR services. Prior to that role, she spent two decades at the
company serving in positions of increasing responsibility across
Human Resources, Customer Experience, and Strategy functions. Ms.
Atkinson holds a bachelor’s degree from Fisk University in
Political Science and a master’s degree in Organizational
Management from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. She
is extremely passionate about community service—especially efforts
supporting underserved youth in the community.
About Hasbro
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company
committed to making the world a better place for all children, fans
and families. Hasbro delivers immersive brand experiences for
global audiences through consumer products, including toys and
games; entertainment through eOne, its independent studio; and
gaming, led by the team at Wizards of the Coast, an award-winning
developer of tabletop and digital games best known for fantasy
franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS.
The Company’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500
brands includes MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF, MY LITTLE PONY,
TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, DUNGEONS &
DRAGONS, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier
partner brands. For the past decade, Hasbro has been consistently
recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one
of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media and one of the
World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute. Important
business and brand updates are routinely shared on our Investor
Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn).
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