Background
Verrecchia, Alfred Joseph was born on February 19, 1943 in Providence. Son of Alfred Augustus and Elda Lucy (Tortolani) Verrecchia.
consumer products company executive
Verrecchia, Alfred Joseph was born on February 19, 1943 in Providence. Son of Alfred Augustus and Elda Lucy (Tortolani) Verrecchia.
Bachelor of Science, University Rhode Island, 1967. Master of Business Administration in Finance, University Rhode Island, 1971. Doctorate (honorary), Johnson & Wales University, 1991.
Joined as junior accountant Hasbro, Inc., Pawtucket, Rhode Island, 1965, vice president finance, 1980-1982, senior vice president finance, Chief Financial Officer, 1982-1986, executive vice president finance, Chief Financial Officer, 1986-1989, executive vice president, 1989, president Hasbro manufacturing services, 1989, co-chief operating officer, 1989, chief operating officer, domestic toys, executive vice president global operations, Chief Financial Officer, 1990—1996, executive vice president, president, global operations, 1996—1999, executive vice president, president, global ops and development, 1999. Executive vice president, global operations, Chief Financial Officer Hasbro Inc., 1999—2000. President, chief operating officer, Chief Financial Officer Hasbro, Inc., 2000—2001, president, chief operating officer, 2001—2003, president, Chief Executive Officer, 2003—2008, chairman, since 2008.
Board directors Old Stone Corporation, since 1987, Hasbro, Inc., since 1992.
Chairman Bradley Hospital, East Providence, Rhode Island. President Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, Providence. Board member Board of Governors for Higher Education, Providence, University Rhode Island College Business, Kingston, Rhode Island.
Member Toy Manufacturers American (board member).
Married Geraldine Macari, June 11, 1964. Children: Michael, Michele, Melisa, Lisa.