Mattel appoints new chairman and interim CEO
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Mattel recently announced the appointment of Christopher A. Sinclair as the company’s new chairman and interim Chief Executive Officer.
inclair, who has served as a member of Mattel’s Board of Directors since 1996 and as Independent Lead Director since 2011, has extensive experience in leading global, multi-brand, consumer-focused companies.
He was Chairman and CEO of Caribiner International Inc. from 1999-2000, President and CEO of Quality Food Inc. from 1996-1998, and prior to that served in senior roles at PepsiCo, including as Chairman and CEO of Pepsi-Cola Company, and President and CEO of PepsiCo Foods & Beverages International and Pepsi-Cola International.
“I look forward to engaging with the entire Mattel community as we work to deepen our connections with children and parents through expanded product innovation and improved retail execution. We will be working during the coming months to revitalize the business and to identify the right leadership for Mattel as it enters its next phase of growth and value creation,” Sinclair said in a statement.
Questions & Answers
Q.What roles has Christopher A. Sinclair held at Mattel before this appointment?
What roles has Christopher A. Sinclair held at Mattel before this appointment?
Mr Sinclair has been a member of Mattel’s Board of Directors since 1996. He also served as the Independent Lead Director for the company starting in 2011, prior to becoming chairman and interim CEO.
Q.What are Christopher A. Sinclair's immediate priorities as interim CEO?
What are Christopher A. Sinclair's immediate priorities as interim CEO?
He aims to revitalise the business, deepen connections with consumers through product innovation, and improve retail execution. He will also work to identify the right long-term leadership for Mattel's next phase of growth.
Q.What prior experience does Christopher A. Sinclair have in leading large companies?
What prior experience does Christopher A. Sinclair have in leading large companies?
He previously served as Chairman and CEO of Caribiner International Inc. And President and CEO of Quality Food Inc. He also held senior roles at PepsiCo, including Chairman and CEO of Pepsi-Cola Company.
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