Hasbro, Inc., a leading games, IP and toy company, has announced that Carla Vernón, Chief Executive Officer of The Honest Company, Inc. has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
“We are delighted to have Carla Vernón join our seasoned and dynamic Board of Directors,” said Rich Stoddart, Chair of Hasbro’s Board of Directors. “Carla brings extensive leadership experience across consumer brands and franchise management. Her expertise and guidance will be invaluable as Hasbro continues to execute its long-term innovation and growth strategy.”
Carla Vernón has served as Chief Executive Officer of The Honest Company since January 2023. During her tenure as CEO, Carla has led a strategic and financial transformation that has strengthened operational discipline, improved profitability and positioned Honest for long-term, sustainable growth. Prior to joining Honest, Carla was Vice President of Consumables Categories at Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) where she had P&L, Supply Chain and Technology responsibility for Everyday Essentials categories across Amazon.com. Before joining Amazon, Carla was a Corporate Office and Operating Unit President at General Mills (NYSE: GIS) where she was recognized for her business transformation, brand building and growth of iconic brands including Cheerios, Annie’s, Nature Valley, and Larabar.
“Carla brings deep expertise in building iconic brands, creating meaningful consumer experiences, and driving innovation and transformation across her respective industry,” said Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks. “Her leadership will be invaluable as we continue to execute our Playing To Win strategy and deliver extraordinary play experiences to fans around the world.”
