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Roberto Stanichi

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Roberto Stanichi serves as President, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer at Mattel, where he leads global marketing, brand strategy, and creative direction across the company's portfolio of iconic brands including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, and others. In this role, he is responsible for shaping how Mattel's brands connect with consumers worldwide, spanning advertising, entertainment partnerships, and brand experience. Stanichi has built his career in brand management and marketing within the consumer goods and toy industries. At Mattel, he has been a key figure in the company's brand-led growth strategy, which has included leveraging entertainment properties and cultural moments to drive brand relevance and commercial performance. His tenure has coincided with a period of significant brand momentum for Mattel, including the cultural phenomenon surrounding the Barbie brand. His work sits at the intersection of brand marketing, entertainment, and consumer engagement, making him a prominent figure in how major toy and lifestyle brands approach advertising and media strategy in the modern era.

Last updated Oct 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
President, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer
Company
Mattel
Based
El Segundo, California, United States

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Years in industry
20 years

Bio

Roberto Stanichi serves as President, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer at Mattel, where he leads global marketing, brand strategy, and creative direction across the company's portfolio of iconic brands including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, and others. In this role, he is responsible for shaping how Mattel's brands connect with consumers worldwide, spanning advertising, entertainment partnerships, and brand experience. Stanichi has built his career in brand management and marketing within the consumer goods and toy industries. At Mattel, he has been a key figure in the company's brand-led growth strategy, which has included leveraging entertainment properties and cultural moments to drive brand relevance and commercial performance. His tenure has coincided with a period of significant brand momentum for Mattel, including the cultural phenomenon surrounding the Barbie brand. His work sits at the intersection of brand marketing, entertainment, and consumer engagement, making him a prominent figure in how major toy and lifestyle brands approach advertising and media strategy in the modern era.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Brand StrategyGlobal MarketingConsumer MarketingEntertainment MarketingToy and Lifestyle BrandsBrand ManagementAdvertisingCreative Direction