Ynon Kreiz is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Mattel. Ynon has held the CEO seat since April 2018, and was previously Chairman, CEO, President at Maker Studios Inc (Acquired by Disney).
Current company
Mattel
Mattel is an American multinational toy and entertainment company.
game industryHeadquartered in El SegundoFounded 1945Nasdaq: MAT
Source: WikidataYnon Kreiz has been CEO of Mattel since April 2018. Before Mattel, Ynon was Chairman, CEO, President at Maker Studios Inc (Acquired by Disney) from January 2012 until January 2016.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)Tel Aviv UniversitySource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstYnon Kreiz leads a leadership team of 5 published executives. The most recent appointment is Paul Ruh as Chief Financial Officer, in seat since May 2025.
Executive leadership
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Ynon Kreiz | Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | April 2018 |
| Paul Ruh | Chief Financial Officer | May 2025 |
| Jonathan Anschell | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary | January 2021 |
| Roberto Isaias | Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer | February 2019 |
| Karen Ancira | Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer | May 2024 |
Sources: Mattel 2026 DEF 14A
Ynon Kreiz is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Mattel. Ynon has held the CEO seat since April 2018, and was previously Chairman, CEO, President at Maker Studios Inc (Acquired by Disney).
Ynon Kreiz has been CEO of Mattel since April 2018, according to LinkedIn profile.
Ynon Kreiz was Chairman, CEO, President at Maker Studios Inc (Acquired by Disney) from January 2012 until January 2016, according to LinkedIn profile.
Ynon Kreiz has been CEO of Mattel for 8 years, since April 2018.
Paul Ruh (Chief Financial Officer), Jonathan Anschell (Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary), Roberto Isaias (Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer), Karen Ancira (Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer). Source: Mattel 2026 DEF 14A.
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