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Former Riot Games, Meta Execs Join Hasbro

Jason Bunge and Roberta Thomson tackle key strategic roles beginning May 17.

James FudgebyJames Fudge
April 28, 2023
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Former Riot Games, Meta Execs Join Hasbro

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Hasbro announced Friday that it has filled two senior executive roles: Former Riot Games exec Jason Bunge will join the company as its new chief marketing officer, while former Meta (Facebook) exec Roberta Thomson will take on the role of chief communications officer. Both appointments will be effective on May 17, the company

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Hasbro, best known for making toys and board games for decades, is also the parent company of Wizards of the Coast, which makes Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.

Bunge is a game industry veteran and a marketing executive who spent the last 20 years working at such companies as League of Legends and Valorant maker Riot Games, Electronic Arts, and Microsoft, among others.  In his new role, Bunge will report directly to Hasbro Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer Matt Austin.

Thomson is a communications veteran who brings nearly 20 years of experience working at such companies as Meta, Brunswick Group, and Deloitte. Thompson will report to CEO Chris Cocks and will lead a communications and corporate brand  team.

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James Fudge

James Fudge

James has been covering the video games industry for nearly 23 years. He currently publishes two esports business newsletters: People on the Move and The Fudge Retort.

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