Biography
Brian Goldner was an American film producer and business executive. He served as chief executive officer of the toy and entertainment company Hasbro from 2008 until his death.
Born Brian David Goldner on 21 April 1963 in Huntington, New York, he joined Hasbro in 2000 and rose through its ranks. As CEO he oversaw the expansion of Hasbro brands into film and television, serving as producer or executive producer on multiple adaptations including the Transformers series, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009), G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013), Battleship (2012) and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023).
Goldner died on 11 October 2021 in Barrington, Rhode Island, aged 58.
