Brian Goldner vs Max Rangel

Brian Goldner

CEO of Hasbro

BIO: As Chairman and CEO of Hasbro, Inc., Brian Goldner is responsible for bringing the company’s iconic brands to life across its strategic Brand Blueprint, through toy and game innovation, immersive entertainment experiences, digital gaming and consumer products. Since joining Hasbro in 2000 and taking on the role of CEO in 2008, Mr. Goldner has been instrumental in transforming Hasbro from a traditional toy and game company to a global play and entertainment leader. Hasbro brands are stronger, more inclusive and more pervasive than ever before. Mr. Goldner pioneered Hasbro’s entry into entertainment and oversees the company’s omni-channel storytelling. He has served as an executive producer on a number of films based on Hasbro brands, including the wildly-successful TRANSFORMERS films and the 2017 animated feature MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE. During his tenure, Mr. Goldner has been strategically expanding Hasbro’s capabilities around the Brand Blueprint – a strategy that in 2016, helped Hasbro pass the $5B revenue mark for the first time in company history. In 2016, he led the acquisition of Boulder Media, a leading animation studio in Ireland, and also oversaw the purchase of Backflip Studios, a mobile gaming company based in Colorado. Mr. Goldner is actively involved in driving corporate and community initiatives to fulfill Hasbro’s purpose, to make the world a better place for children and their families. Hasbro ranked No. 5 on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for 2018 by CR Magazine, and was recognized as a 2018 World's Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Prior to assuming his role as CEO, Mr. Goldner served in a number of leadership positions, most recently as chief operating officer from 2006-2008. Before joining Hasbro, Mr. Goldner held several senior management positions, including executive vice president and chief operating officer of Bandai America, worldwide director in charge of the LA office of J. Walter Thompson, and vice president and account director in the Chicago office of Leo Burnett Advertising. In addition to being a member of Hasbro's board of directors, to which he was elected in 2015, Mr. Goldner serves on the board of directors for Gap Inc., and is a member of the Producers Guild of America. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the Executive Education Program at the Amos Tuck School.

Max Rangel

CEO of Spin Master

BIO: Max Rangel was appointed Global President of Spin Master in January 2021 and became Global President & CEO in April 2021. He is responsible for the execution of the Company’s long-term strategy and leading day-to-day operations. Max is a results-driven global C-Suite executive with 30 years in CPG with P&G, Hershey and SC Johnson & Sons. Max’s career has spanned operating roles in North America, Latin America, Asia, Middle East and Europe, as well as global strategic roles in the headquarters for all three companies. Prior to joining Spin Master, Max most recently served as SC Johnson & Sons’ Officer leading Strategic Expansion of the Lifestyle Brands’ portfolio across Asia, Europe, Latin America and Canada. Prior to this role, Max led the Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East and Turkey/Russia regions for the company’s core brands. Before SC Johnson & Son’s, Max led the Global Chocolate category at The Hershey Company. Prior to Hershey, Max joined Procter & Gamble in 1990 and had a distinguished 22-year career in general management, marketing, and supply chain across North America, Latin America and Asia. Throughout his career, Max has been focused on strategy development and implementation, portfolio and brand management, brand innovation and marketing, multi-channel commercial strategy, and talent development. Max has served on a variety of boards around the world including Break the Ceiling Touch the Sky, a global platform to nurture Women Advancement, the National Confectioners Association Chocolate Council in Washington, DC and the Taipei Youth Programs Association in Taiwan. Max is also a member of the National Society of Hispanic MBA’s. A graduate of Tulane University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and Master of Business Administration, Max also holds executive education in Mergers and Acquisitions from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.