Mattel has appointed current board member and former Sling and Chello Broadband chief Roger Lynch as chairman and CEO in the wake of Ynon Kreiz’s exit to join Paramount Skydance.
Lynch becomes chairman effective tomorrow and CEO on or before November 2. He has been on the Mattel board since 2018. He is the former CEO of Condé Nast and previously ran Pandora, Sling, Video Networks International, and Chello Broadband,
Board member Judy Olian, who has led the succession process, said, “Roger is a visionary leader with a track record of growing global companies at the forefront of changing industry and consumer trends. Throughout his service on the Board, Roger has been an invaluable contributor to shaping the company’s direction in the midst of its expansion into entertainment and digital products. The Board is most grateful for Ynon’s eight years of transformational leadership, and wishes him every success in his new role. Ynon leaves an invaluable legacy of transitioning Mattel from a toy manufacturer to a leading IP-driven play and family entertainment company. Knowing Roger as we do, we are confident that he and the talented Mattel team will build on that powerful foundation, and continue to advance our strategy to leverage our iconic brand portfolio.”
