Mattel
El Segundo, California, United States · Founded 1945
10001+ employees · MAT
Mattel is a global play and family entertainment company founded in 1945 and headquartered in El Segundo, California. Its franchise brands include Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High and Polly Pocket, alongside properties it licenses from entertainment companies. Its offerings span toys, content, consumer products, and digital and live experiences, sold through the major retail and ecommerce companies. Ynon Kreiz led Mattel as CEO from April 26, 2018 and as Chairman from May 2018, repositioning it around its brands as intellectual property. He stepped down on October 2, 2026 to become Co-CEO of Skydance. Roger Lynch, a Mattel board member since 2018 and the former CEO of Condé Nast, became Chairman on October 2, 2026 and is due to become CEO on or before November 2, 2026.
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One of the world's largest toy and family entertainment companies, with a portfolio of globally recognized franchise brands spanning toys, content, and experiences